Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 D.O.Ca. Rioja
- 0.75L | 14.0%
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Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 D.O.Ca. Rioja
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Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 is a classic Rioja Reserva from Finca Ygay, the historic estate of Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja Alta. The wine largely comes from the estate's own vineyards surrounding the winery, situated at an altitude of 320–485 m, and is aged for 26 months in 225-liter American oak barrels. This 2021 vintage combines ripe red fruit, blackberry, rosemary, mint, cedar, and fine spice with the elegant acidity and smooth tannins that great Rioja Reserva is known for.
Vineyards and region
The grapes primarily come from Finca Ygay, Marqués de Murrieta's own estate in the southern part of Rioja Alta.
• Location / Origin: Finca Ygay is located in Rioja Alta and consists of 300 hectares of vineyards surrounding the winery. This château-like setup gives Marqués de Murrieta great control over the quality of grapes, plots, and harvest time.
• Altitude: The vineyards are situated between 320–485 m above sea level. This altitude helps combine ripe fruit with fresh acidity, which is important for a Rioja Reserva with length and aging potential.
• Soil: The soils are mainly calcareous and clayey. Clay helps the vines retain sufficient water, while limestone contributes to tension, structure, and refinement.
• Harvest: The grapes for the 2021 vintage were harvested manually between September 27 and October 15. By carefully harvesting each grape and plot, the balance between ripeness, freshness, and aromatic precision is maintained.
Grape composition
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 is a Rioja blend with Tempranillo as its base, complemented by 3 classic grape varieties from the region.
• 86% Tempranillo – Rioja Alta: Tempranillo forms the core of the wine, providing ripe red fruit, structure, smooth tannins, and the recognizable Rioja base.
• 8% Graciano – Rioja Alta: Graciano brings freshness, color, spiciness, and extra tension to the blend.
• 4% Mazuelo – Rioja Alta: Mazuelo adds firmness, acidity, and extra length, giving the wine more backbone.
• 2% Garnacha – Rioja Alta: Garnacha adds roundness, juiciness, and a softer fruit note to the blend.
Vinification and aging
The vinification is classic for Marqués de Murrieta, with modern precision in the cellar and long aging in American oak.
• Fermentation: The grapes are destemmed and fermented for 8–10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with continuous skin contact. During fermentation, remontage and pigeage are applied to carefully extract color, aroma, and ripe tannins.
• Pressing: After fermentation, the solids are pressed in a vertical press. This gentle pressing helps extract ripe tannins and color from the skins without making the structure too harsh.
• Aging / Oak aging: The wine is aged for 26 months in 225-liter American oak barrels. This long oak aging provides cedar, spice, roundness, and complexity, while the ripe fruit remains clearly present.
• Alcohol percentage: At 14% alcohol, this Rioja Reserva has sufficient strength for the long oak aging, without losing its fresh structure.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
In the glass, Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 opens with red currant, blackberry, rosemary, mint, cedar, and fine spices. The taste is fleshy, round, and freshly structured, with elegant acidity, soft tannins, and notes of wild berries and creamy raspberry. The finish is long, spicy, and refined.
• Serving temperature: Serve this Rioja Reserva around 13 °C, so that the fruit, spiciness, and elegant tannins remain beautifully crisp and refined.
• Dishes: Excellent with lamb chops, suckling pig, grilled beef, veal, poultry, mushrooms, and dishes with spicy sauces. Decant the wine approximately 20 minutes before serving for extra openness.
Awards
• 97/100, Proensa (2021): An exceptionally high Spanish rating that further underscores the quality and reputation of this Rioja Reserva.
• 96/100, Decanter (2021): A top international score for the 2021 vintage, fitting the balance between ripe fruit, freshness, and long oak aging.
• 95/100, Tim Atkin (2021): Strong recognition from a Rioja specialist, confirming this Reserva clearly surpasses the classic level.
• 95/100, Robert Parker (2021): A high rating that confirms the precision, structure, and international status of Marqués de Murrieta.
• 94/100, James Suckling (2021): Praised with a score that emphasizes the harmony, fruit intensity, and refined tannins of this vintage.
• 93/100, Guía Peñín (2021): A strong Spanish valuation for this classic Rioja Reserva from Finca Ygay.
• 4.2 stars, Vivino: With over 14100+ user reviews, this Rioja Reserva shows that it is also highly appreciated by a broad audience.
More information about Marqués de Murrieta
Marqués de Murrieta is among the historic names of Rioja. Don Luciano Murrieta made his first Rioja wine in 1852 using techniques he had learned in Bordeaux, with the aim of creating a fine wine that could age and become known outside Spain. Since 1983, the house has been led by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, with Finca Ygay as the heart of the estate and María Vargas as a key figure in the winemaking team.
Product details
| Availability | Only 10 in stock! |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 14.0% |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Rioja |
| Sub-region | Rioja Alta |
| Land | Spain |
| Producer | Marques De Murrieta |
| Varietal(s) | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha |
| Oak aging | Yes, 26 months in 225-liter American oak barrels |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 13°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
