Marques de Riscal Reserva 2011 Magnum, D. O. Rioja 1.5 L

Marques de Riscal Reserva 2011 Magnum D. O. Rioja, a bottle of 1.5 litres

Marques de Riscal Reserva 2011 Magnum D. O. Rioja

Grape varieties: Tempranillo / Graciano / Mazuelo

Of a cherry color quite covered, balsamic aroma and spices of great complexity, Marqués de Riscal Reserva is made from grapes from vines of more than fifteen years of Tempranillo, located in the best chalky clay soils of Rioja Alavesa.

Framed within the canons of classicism rioja, fresh, fine and elegant, it will accompany your red meats, grilled, roasted, vegetables and birds in an exceptional manner. Marqués de Riscal Reserve; Because classic never goes out of fashion.

This wine has obtained the following awards:

Marquis de Riscal Reserve 2010: 92 points in the Peñin Guide 2015
Marqués de Riscal Reserve 2009: Excellent – Highly recommended (91 points) – Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Marqués de Riscal Reserve 2009: Bronze Medal at the awards, Decanter Awards 2014
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2008: Excellent – Highly recommended (93 points) – Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2007: Gold Medal at the awards-Ottawa wine challenge 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Bronze Medal at the China wine challenge 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Silver Medal at the SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS, UK 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Gold Medal in Prix du Public 2011. (Quebec)
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: 95 points Guía Repsol 2011
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2005: silver Medal at MUNDUSvini 2010 (Germany)
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2004: Silver Medal at International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2008
Marques de Riscal Reserva 2004: Gold Medal at the international wine Contest MUN-DUS 2008

The reserves of Marqués de Riscal are made, basically from grapes coming from vineyards of Tempranillo planted before the year 70, located in the best chalky clay soils of Rioja Alavesa.

This variety stands up well to aging in wood and bottle aging thanks to its good acid balance and its fine tannins. The varieties Graciano and Mazuelo, whose percentage in the mixture does not exceed 10%, provide crispness and vividness of color.

The fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature of 26 ° C with a soaking time not exceeding 12 days. The reserves of Riscal remain approximately two years in american oak barrels, forming a wine that fits within the canons of classicism rioja, fresh, fine, elegant and with great aging potential.

Before leaving the market has a minimum period of refining in bottle for a year.
Attributes taste: Wine of cherry color quite covered. Aroma of balsamic and spices of great complexity, with notes of ripe black fruit and lightly toasted.

In the mouth has good structure, is tasty, dense and round tannins and elegant. The finish is long and fresh, with a faint memory of the oak

Harmony: This wine pairs well with ham, cheeses no very cured, guisos with sauces not too spicy, cooked vegetables or cooked, birds, red meats, grilled meats, and roasts.

serving Temperature: between 16º and 18ºC

This wine has obtained the following awards:

Marquis de Riscal Reserve 2010: 92 points in the Peñin Guide 2015
Marqués de Riscal Reserve 2009: Excellent – Highly recommended (91 points) – Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Marqués de Riscal Reserve 2009: Bronze medal in the awards, Decanter Awards 2014
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2008: Excellent – Highly recommended (93 points) – Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2007: Gold Medal at the awards-Ottawa wine challenge 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Bronze Medal at the China wine challenge 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Silver Medal at the SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS, UK 2012
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: Gold Medal in Prix du Public 2011. (Quebec)
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2006: 95 points Guía Repsol 2011
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2005: silver Medal at MUNDUSvini 2010 (Germany)
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2004: Silver Medal at International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2008
Marques de Riscal Reserva 2004: Gold Medal at the international wine Contest MUN-DUS 2008

Tasting notes: Heirs of Marqués de Riscal Reserve 2012 red wine D. O. Rioja 0,75 cl