2019 Rioja Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta

2019 Rioja Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta

Date Tasted: 03/2025

Marqués de Murrieta is an exceptional expression of classic Rioja, blending tradition with modern winemaking. Produced at the historic Ygay Estate in Rioja Alta, at 500 meters altitude, the wine is composed of 87% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo, and 2% Garnacha. It ages for 24 months in American oak barrels and at least 12 months in the bottle before release.

🍷 Appearance: Medium purple colour.

👃 Nose: Intense with dark berries, plum, cherry, liquorice, clove, and cinnamon.

👅 Palate: Full-bodied with noticeable alcohol, medium acidity, and intense flavours of plum, blackberry, blueberry, and spice. Medium-plus velvet tannins.

💞 Finish: Medium-plus finish, fruity and alcoholic.

🍷 Drink or Hold: Ready now and can age for the next 10 years.

🍽️ Food Pairing: Ideal with grilled meats and roasted lamb.

Score: 90 / 100

Name: Rioja Reserva

Producer: Marqués de Murrieta

Variety: 82% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 7% Mazuelo, 3% Garnacha

Vintage: 2019

Region: Rioja DOC, Spain

Alcohol: 14,5%

Retail Price: 26€

Serving temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2032