

Rank 40 in Wine Spectators top 100 wines of 2019
93 points - Robert Parker: "The nose is subtle and very harmonious, with aromas of red cherries and some aromatic herbs. The palate is soft, it has a velvety texture with polished, round tannins, and there is a subtlety and harmony that is laudable."
93 points - James Suckling
Origin: Rioja, Spain
Varietals: 80% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo, 2% Garnacha
Overview: Marqués de Murrieta Reserva is a traditional Rioja wine crafted in the classic Murrieta signature style and enjoying all the benefits of modern winemaking philosophy, equipment and techniques. Made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, this wine embodies ripe fruit qualities with a perfect balance of acidity, supple roundness on the palate and a hint of new oak. The Marqués de Murrieta vineyards on the 741-acre Ygay Estate are located in Rioja Alta between 320 meters to 485 meters above sea level.
Aging: The wine is aged for 18 months in 225 litre American oak barrels.