Rioja Reserva

This wine goes well with ham, mild cheeses, casseroles which are not highly spiced, bean and pulse dishes, poultry, red meat, grills and roasts.

The autumn was warm and practically without frost. The leaves were late falling from the vines so the plants were able to build up their reserves. Budburst occurred on 10 April. On 6 May there was a light frost which had scarcely any effect on the estate vineyards. Damage was more significant in certain areas within the Leza jurisdiction. Flowering began on 2 June in the zone on the banks of the Ebro. Fruit setting was uneven and as a result the grapes were not tightly clustered, leaving sufficient space between the berries, a highly desirable feature as it makes it harder for botrytis to develop during ripening. Véraison began on 30 July. During the first two weeks in September 34 litres of rainfall was recorded, delaying the start of the grape harvest, which began on 17 September and proceeded in dry, cool weather. The small size of the grape berries and the clusters was good for their ripening. The resulting harvest was characterised by a low pH value and high acidity, something which will help the wines’ ageing and later conservation in the bottle.

21 months of American oak.

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.