Marqués de Murrieta Winery Guide
This fabulous winery is among the oldest and most prestigious bodegas in the La Rioja Wine Region. Marqués 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), Marqués 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 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 contemporary winery are located near Logrono, nestled in its 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. This a lovely example of the traditional style. Eight thousand cases made.” Our notes – “Wow! Upon tasting the ’94, I am reminded why I have always considered Murrieta’s Gran Reserva one of Spain’s greatest wines. Suddenly, a subtle and delicate intensity sneaks up around the end of the second glass to completely overwhelm the brain’s pleasure center. Powerfully subtle. (Ryan Owen, K&L Wines, California)”
Wines produced
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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% Albariño.
Facts & Figures
Appellation
La Rioja
Founded
1852
Area under Vine
200 ha
Age of vines
20 year old vines, "Vaso" and "Cordon Doble" pruning methods
Oak barrel origin
Winemaker
María Vargas
Owner
Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga
Production
1.8 million bottles
Grape varietals
Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo, Graciano, Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Garnacha Blanca
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Tempranillo
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Viura
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Garnacha
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Malvasia
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Mazuelo (Carignan)
Carignan is a red grape variety that grows mostly in Southern France, and is often used as a blending grape
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Winery Appellations
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Winery Contact Details
Marqués de Murrieta
Castillo de Ygay26006 Logrono
Spain
Tel +34 941 27 13 80
Fax +34 941 251 606 Find out more
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