Profile of Marqus de Murrieta Winery, La Rioja, Spain


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Profile of Marqus de Murrieta Winery

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Marqus de Murrieta Winery, La Rioja - Spain This fabulous winery is one of the oldest and rightfully prestigious bodegas in La Rioja. Marqus de Murrieta was established in 1852. The winery has changed pedigreed hands over the years and is now owned and run by an ambitious and dynamic young count, Count of Creixell, Vicente Cebrian-Sagarriga, whose name graces the Dalmau wines. Murrieta is known for being one of the most traditional wineries in the region, with the wines spending longer than average time in oak, and noted for their acidity. Wines include El Dorado de Murrieta Reserva (white wine, very toasty), Marqus de Murrieta Reserva (classic and dreamy Rioja), Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial (80% Tempranillo, 13% Mazuelo, 4% Garnacha Tinta, 3% Graciano. 50 months in cask. This wine is only released in exceptional years), and Dalmau Reserva (made with 85% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Graciano. 30 months in cask. This superb wine is considered to be one of the best in la Rioja. It is made in a modern style, contrasting with the more traditional Castillo Ygay, a luscious blockbuster of a wine). The Castle of Murrieta and the modern winery are located behind Logroo, nestled in its own vineyards. The setting is gorgeous, as is the amazing tasting room where you will feel like royalty!

Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial: 90 points from the Wine Spectator! They say: "Maturing now, this harmonious red offers flavors of dried cherries, wild herbs and exotic spices; it's firm yet supple, soft yet lively on the palate. A lovely example of the traditional style. Drink now through 2008. 8,000 cases made." Our notes - "Wow! Upon tasting the '94, I am reminded why I have always considered Murrieta's Gran Reserva to be one of the greatest wines from Spain. All of a sudden, around the end of the second glass, a subtle and delicate intensity sneeks up to completely overwhelm the pleasure center of the brain. Powerfully subtle. (Ryan Owen, K&L Wines, California)"

Wines
Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial (Red) 80% Tempranillo, 13% Mazuelo, 4% Garnacha Tinta, 3% Graciano, 50 months in cask
Dalmau Reserva (Red) 85% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Graciano, 30 months in cask
El Dorado de Murrieta Reserva (White) 90 % Viura, 5% garnacha Blanca, 5% Malvasia, 30 months in cask
Pazo Barrantes (White) DO Rias Baixas, Galicia, made with 100% Albario

Address:


Marqus de Murrieta
Castillo de Ygay
26006 Logroo, Spain
Tel: +34 941 271 370
Fax: +34 941 251 606
Email: rrpp@marquesdemurrieta.com
Website: www.marquesdemurrieta.com

Winery Details
D.O.: La Rioja
Founded: 1852
Area under Vine: 200 ha
Age of Vines: 20 year old vines, "Vaso" and "Cordon Doble" pruning methods
Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tonta, Mazuelo, Graciano, Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca



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