Marques de Murrieta, Rioja DOCa, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
2011, Alto Ebro, Spain
Classification Rioja DOCa
Colour / Type Red
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 13%
Grape Tempranillo, Carinena
Average score 95
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Marques de Murrieta, Rioja DOCa, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a luxurious red wine that hails from the beautiful wine region of Alto Ebro in Spain. This fine wine boasts a deep, rich red color that is sure to captivate your senses from the very first pour. Crafted with precision and care, this red wine is classified as Rioja DOCa and is from the exceptional year of 2010. With a bottle size of 750 ml, this wine is perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring on your own as you unwind after a long day. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a novice looking to expand your palate, Marques de Murrieta is the perfect choice for any wine lover. Experience the elegance and sophistication of Spanish winemaking with every sip of this remarkable red wine. Add a touch of luxury to your collection with Marques de Murrieta, Rioja DOCa, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. Cheers to good taste!
About Marques de Murrieta
Murrieta has explosively entered the 21st-century thanks to the almost perfect tandem formed by owner Vicente Dalmau Cebrian-Sagarriga and winemaker Mar a Vargas. The modern Dalmau has moved away from the spotlight in favour of the historic Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva, which has been produced since 1877 and is definitely back as Murrieta s top star. The style of the white Capellan a has been established as a barrel-aged wine suitable for cellaring, but all oxidative notes have almost disappeared with the return of the legendary white Castillo Ygay. The first edition of the 21st century is the 1986 vintage which, despite having been aged in barrels for 22 years, is amazingly fresh and much younger than expected. Its price tag ( 495) is the highest ever for Spanish white wine. Viura is a very peculiar grape; when it sees wood, it can produce a multiplying effect of complexity , explains winemaker Mar a Vargas. Aging started in new oak barrels which were progressively replaced by used barrels. A steady reduction, in the number of racking, followed (barrels were eventually refilled with the contents of other barrels) until the wine was transferred to cement vats where it remained for six years before being bottled in 2014. Previous vintages of the white Castillo de Ygay date from 1970 and 1978; there was a limited early release of 1986 with barely 100 bottles in the market. No doubt Murrieta wants to make a name as a specialist in wines that stand the test of time.