{"product_id":"2018-marques-de-riscal-gran-reserva-rioja-docg","title":"2018 Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva - Rioja DOCa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rioja Alavesa, Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 80 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clay-limestone, at high elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5% vol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28–36 months in French oak barrels, followed by at least 3 years of bottle refinement before release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1858 in Elciego, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerederos del Marqués de Riscal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Rioja’s most historic and visionary producers. The estate was among the first to bring French winemaking techniques to Spain and remains synonymous with innovation and timeless quality. Grapes for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGran Reserva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are sourced from old Tempranillo vines, some more than 80 years old, rooted in the limestone-rich soils of Rioja Alavesa, producing wines of exceptional depth and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense black-cherry color with violet reflections. The bouquet is complex and deeply aromatic, combining ripe black fruit and balsamic nuances with notes of cedar, tobacco, and fine oak toast. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegantly structured, showing refined tannins, superb balance, and a velvety mouthfeel. Layers of dark fruit, spice, and balsamic hints lead to a long, persistent, and harmonious finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and enduring, with lingering balsamic and toasted undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect with aged cheeses, roasted red meats, casseroles, ham, and grilled poultry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 2024:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast 2024:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 points, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellar Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rioja Report 2024 (Club Oenologique):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcurso de Vinos Real Casino de Madrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A benchmark Gran Reserva that captures the essence of Rioja Alavesa—complex, elegant, and built to age gracefully for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47870375690410,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/marques-de-riscal-gran-reserva-2018.png?v=1768070511","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/2018-marques-de-riscal-gran-reserva-rioja-docg","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}