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Profile of Marqués de Riscal Winery
Wine Map La Rioja
Profile of La Rioja Wine Region
Marqués de Riscal, founded in 1860, is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja and one of the first to
introduce French winemaking techniques. Remodeling and reconstruction of a new cellar and residence in the
Rioja winery is presently being designed by Frank Gehry, best known for his Guggenheim Museum in nearby
Bilbao. This flamboyant building will house a 14-room luxury hotel, a 120-seat restaurant and a health
club. The design, which echoes that of the Bilbao Guggenheim, was described by one architectural
publication as "a composition of rectilinear prisms ... enveloped in cascades of pink- and gold-colored
titanium and silver stainless steel." The model makes the building appear to be a complex series of
interlocking boxes, draped in vivid fabrics flapping in a stiff breeze. The Gehry project -- in company
with other architecturally significant new bodegas -- signals Spain's commitment to the future. In the
19th century, Bordeaux chateaux used historical architectural forms to market an image of prestige and
tradition. In the last half of the 20th century, Napa Valley flourished as a home for innovative winery
architecture.
Today, the lead has passed to Spain. Fancy buildings don't necessarily result in fine wine,
but these bodegas are as impressive for their functionality as they are for their form. That owners will
make significant investments in aesthetic as well as technical quality suggests that their commitment and
their resources are strong enough to achieve their ambitious goals.
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Wines
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| Marqués de Reserva |
90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo, 24 months in cask |
| Marqués de Gran Reserva |
70% Tempranillo, 20% Others, 10% Graciano, 29 months in cask |
| Baron de Chirel Reserva |
54% Tempranillo, 46% Others, 26 months in cask |
| Marqués de Riscal Rosado |
54% Tempranillo, 46% Others, 26 months in cask |
| Marqués de Riscal Sauvignon Blanc, Rueda |
Delicious, fresh white |
| Marqués de Riscal Tempranillo, Castilla y Leon |
Delicious, fresh white |
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Address:
C/ Torrea, 1, 01340 El Ciego, Alava, Spain
Tel +34 941 606 000
Fax: +34 941 606 023
Web: www.marquesderiscal.com
Email: marquesderiscal@marquesderiscal.com
Winery Details
D.O.: La Rioja (Red crianza, reserva, gran reserva, Baron de Chirel), Castilly y Leon (Tempranillo single varietal) and Rueda (Whites)
Founded: 1860
Area under Vine: 1620 ha (220 under ownership)
Age of Vines: Ave age 15 years, "Vaso" and "Guyot" pruning; Grapes are hand selected
Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, others
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More Information on a Wine Tour in La Rioja:
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Wine Tour La Rioja
This wine tour of Spain's famous wine regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero is perfect for enthusiasts who want to see where the magic of wine begins- in the vines! Vineyard walks, VIP winery visits to top estates, lunches at cozy, historic "Asadores" in wine country, charming accommodation and much more...