Gran Reserva

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

The grapes for this Gran Reserva come from estate-owned and long-term contracted vineyards in Rioja, with vines over 80 years old. These old vines grow in Rioja Alavesa’s calcareous clay soils at altitude, contributing to elegance and freshness. The 2018 vintage began with a hot, dry autumn, followed by a rainy winter and a delayed budbreak in mid-April. Spring and early summer saw showers and storms, requiring meticulous vineyard care to prevent disease. Véraison began in early August. Harvest was delayed by mid-September rains but finished under cool, dry conditions in early October, yielding healthy and balanced fruit.

Aged for approximately 28 months in French oak casks, followed by around three years of bottle maturation prior to release, following the traditional Gran Reserva ageing style.

After harvest, only the best plots were selected and vinified separately. Following fermentation, the final blend (coupage) was assembled and reserved for Gran Reserva quality. The wine then matured in French oak barrels for over two years before bottling. It remained in bottle for an additional three years prior to release to ensure optimal integration and complexity.

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.