Marqués de Murrieta Blanco Reserve Capellania

Wine information: 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. Made from grapes from the "Capellanía" vineyard, part of Murrieta's 300 hectare Ygay Estate. 100% Viura (Vines planted in 1955) aged 19 months in oak casks. This wine is the definitive white Rioja; with a golden straw colour, and a heady nose of ripe fruit and oak. The palate has rich flavours of apricots and nuts, with a crisp dry finish. Try with smoked and fresh fish, and duck liver. Pates, cheeses and rice dishes. This wine will continue to develop well for the next 5-10 years.

 
     

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