Gran Reserva

This wine pairs well with ham, mature cheese, red meat, all kinds of roasts and game casseroles.

A warm autumn with average temperatures 2ºC above the norm and abundant rainfall. Winter continued with high levels of precipitation, on a couple of occasions in the form of snow. At the beginning of spring the total accumulated rainfall was 170 l/m2 more than in an average year. Budburst began on 14 April, accompanied by particularly high temperatures, which led to the development of the vines being almost a week ahead of an average year. During the first month of summer there were a series of heatwaves and from 21 July there was frequent rainfall which meant that the vines continued to produce canopy. On 3 August, hailstones were reported in a small part of the Leza district. On 31 August there was another hailstorm which affected a larger area but the evolution of the damaged fruit was satisfactory since they quickly dried. Harvesting began on 4 September and proceeded in dry weather. The districts affected by hail were picked into crates and selected grape by grape to remove any that were at all damaged. The resulting harvest was very healthy, and also promised very high probable alcohol levels. Vegetative cycle 203 days.

28 months in French oak casks

Wines of the Herederos de Marqués de Riscal has always been a leading and pioneering company in the wine producing sector. In 1858 it became the first winery in the Rioja to produce wines following the Bordeaux method and in 1972 it was the first winery to promote the Rueda Designation of Origin where it produced its famous Marqués de Riscal white wines. Marqués de Riscal sells its products in over 70 countries and its wines have enjoyed the highest international distinctions as well as numerous awards and mentions in the media.