Marques de Murrieta Limited Edition Gran Reserva 2016 750ml
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Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva Limited Edition 2016 is a classic Rioja Alta gran reserva from the 300-hectare Ygay Estate that surrounds the winery at the southernmost point of Rioja Alta, on calcareous-clay soils between 320 and 485 metres. The blend is 82% Tempranillo, 9% Garnacha, 7% Mazuelo and 2% Graciano, hand-harvested 10 to 18 October 2016 and fermented 8 to 12 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel with constant skin contact.
It aged 26 months in 225-litre American oak barrels and was bottled in July 2019. 67,033 bottles produced. 14% ABV. Ripe red fruit meets balsamic and herbal notes on the nose, carrying into a long, meaty palate and a velvety finish. A great vintage reserve built on fresh complexity and stylish length.
Scores: 96 James Suckling, 96 Tim Atkin, 95 Pedro Ballesteros MW (Club Oenologique), 94 Robert Parker, 94 Falstaff, 93 Wine Spectator. Serve with Iberian ham, sirloin or braised Iberian pork cheek. Ralph's brings it in directly, with Metro Manila delivery.