Winemaker's Notes:
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.
The Cebrián-Sagarriga family, who in 1983 acquired the winery, established in 1852, has a distinct winemaking philosophy that is founded in the pursuit of quality and excellence through tradition and innovation.
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva shows remarkable fresh fuit aromas; strawberry, cherry and hints of flowers, eucalyptus tree, thyme and fine woods. In the mouth, the wine is harmonious, fresh and it has polished tannins that provides the wine with a pleasent texture. Its fruity long finish, keeps an outstanding fresh feeling.