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Marques De Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2021

Marques De Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2021

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Balanced, Structured, and Historically Classic

This historic Rioja Reserva delivers a highly reliable combination of traditional wood aging and fresh, concentrated fruit. Sourced entirely from the estate's own vineyards in Rioja Alta, it provides a well-rounded profile of redcurrant, dark cherry, and sweet spices, framed by subtle American oak notes of cedar and tobacco. It is a structured, classical Spanish red with smooth tannins and a remarkably clean finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium to Full ●●●●●
Tannins Firm yet Silky ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Balanced ●●●●●
Fruit Redcurrant, Plum & Spiced Cherry ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Well-Integrated ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • Historical Legacy: Founded in 1852 by Luciano de Murrieta, Bodega Marqués de Murrieta is an absolute pioneer of the region, recognized globally for producing highly consistent, age-worthy Rioja wines from their 300-hectare Ygay Estate.

Highlights

  • A classic Rioja blend composed of 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo, and 2% Garnacha.
  • Sourced exclusively from the limestone and clay-calcareous soils of the family-owned Finca Ygay estate in Rioja Alta.
  • Aged for 26 months in 225-liter American oak barrels, followed by a settling period in concrete vats and further aging in the bottle before its commercial release.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Medium to deep ruby red with a bright garnet rim.
  • Nose: Defined aromas of redcurrant, blackberry, and liquorice, harmonized with herbal notes of rosemary, sweet baking spices, cedar, and tobacco leaf.
  • Palate: Balanced, meaty, and rounded. The lively dark fruit and savory undertones are well-integrated with structured, fine-grained tannins and a balanced acidity, leading into a long finish marked by wild berries and fine wood spice.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at a comfortable room temperature around 15–16°C.
  • Decanting: Decanting for roughly 20 to 30 minutes is highly recommended to let the oak notes soften and allow the complex fruit and spice layers to fully emerge.
  • Western Pairing: An excellent companion to roasted lamb chops, suckling pig confit, or aged hard cheeses like Manchego.
  • Asian & Cantonese Pairing: The wine’s structured tannins and oak spices complement savory, meat-centric local dishes perfectly. It pairs reliably well with 明炉燒鴨 (Roasted Duck), 黑椒鐵板牛肉 (Sizzling Beef in Black Pepper Sauce), or 紅燒乳鴿 (Braised Roasted Pigeon).

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