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Aroma: Cherry-red colour with good robe. Spicy, balsamic aromas of great complexity, with notes of ripe dark berries and light toasted nuances.
Conclusions: The finish is long and fresh, with a slight reminder of the fine oak.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 15-18°c
Recommended Breathing Time: 30-45 mins
Editor Choice: Marqués de Riscal is one of Rioja's oldest and most famous wine estates. It makes a range of traditional-style Rioja wines made predominantly from Tempranilla, as well as a white wine from Rueda.
In the 1970s the company expanded its holdings to Rueda, a region 170 miles (275km) southeast of Rioja. Riscal make four wines in the DO, and have become the largest grower in the appellation with 135ha (333 acres) of Verdejo and 70ha (173 acres) of Sauvignon Blanc. Marqués de Riscal is credited with reviving the reputation of the former, which is now among the most planted white varieties in Spain.
Food pairing: Roasted Lamb, Ham and Meatballs, spicy dishes, Manchego cheese.
Maturity Value: Early