Marques de Riscal Reserva 2018

Description

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James Suckling:
“Perfumed and beautiful with blackberry and violet aromas. Some sandalwood, too. Medium-bodied with refined, polished tannins and a long, pretty finish. Very fine tannins. Lovely texture. Drink or hold.” 93 Points[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22BODY%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2280%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22TANNIN%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2265%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22ACIDITY%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2265%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Allergens” tab_id=”1669199419339-a1c6278f-7078617c-ff99f2ad-02cb”][vc_column_text]Contains: Sulphites[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tasting Notes” tab_id=”1669199419345-0ba7893e-a69c617c-ff99f2ad-02cb”][vc_column_text]COLOUR
Ruby red.

NOSE
On the nose are the aromas of spices and leather as well as fruit (black plum skin), cocoa and toasted hints of oak.

TASTE
The taste is fine and elegant, with delicate tannins, silky pace and current acidity. The finish is long, balsamic and moderately bitter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Food Pairing” tab_id=”1669199576699-0f5f17fe-3234617c-ff99f2ad-02cb”][vc_column_text]DISHES THAT GO WELL WITH THIS WINE
This wine goes well with ham, mild cheeses, stews that are not very spicy, beans and pulse dishes, poultry, red meat, grills and roasts.

SERVING TIPS
Serve at around 17°C.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Product Information” tab_id=”1669199585449-5e6e297b-6baf617c-ff99f2ad-02cb”][vc_column_text]GRAPES
Tempranillo, Graciano.

ORIGIN
La Rioja is one of Spain’s most famous wine regions and divided into three zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Oriental and Rioja Alavesa. The wines are mostly red, made from berry-scented grapes such as Garnacha and Tempranillo, and the vineyards run along the banks of the Ebro River, which stretches for around 100 kilometers.

PRODUCER
Marqués de Riscal, Herederos.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Marqués de Riscal is one of Rioja’s oldest wineries. Founded in Elciego (Álava) in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga, from the beginning it has been a point of reference in the winemaking industry at both national and international level.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]