Marques de Murrieta Reserva Tinto

Notes - Established in 1852, Murrieta are one of the oldest and most respected bodegas of Rioja. Their wines are made in a "classic" Rioja style and receive long ageing in barrel before release. Their wines are concentrated and long-lived, both red and white, and some - like the Gran Reserva "Castillo Ygay" - have become legendary amongst Rioja-lovers. Marqués de Murrieta have not stood back and stagnated however: Their 300 hectare estate now has Cabernet Sauvignon planted for their Dalmau blend which represents Murrieta’s avante-garde expression of Riojan terroir. The 2002 Reserva is a 88% Tempranillo, 9 Garnacha and 3% Mazuelo blend, it is matured for 23 months in 225L American oak and then aged in bottle for a minimum of 12 months. It has a bright cherry red colour. The bouquet is full of subtle elegant oak and ripe red fruits: red cherry jam, coffee and spices. The palate is intense, well balanced, with a rich expression of ripe fruit, with sweet toasty notes, (coffee and chocolate), and a subtle finish that is long with good tannin and finesse. Recommended with all red meats and cured ham, as well as grilled fish and dishes with rich sauces. Decant one hour before serving.
 
     

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