The Gran Marius Reserva Selección is Bodegas Piqueras' flagship wine and showcases Almansa's full potential. This powerful, sultry wine is made from a selection of the finest grapes from old, high-altitude vineyards. The combination of Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, and Tempranillo produces a deep, concentrated wine that offers both elegance and length.
The grapes come from bush vines that are 45 to 65 years old. They grow on dry, chalky soils with minimal rainfall. Thanks to the altitude of 750 to 900 meters and the extreme day-night difference, the grapes retain their acidity, despite the region's heat. The grapes are harvested by hand from early September (Tempranillo) to late October (Monastrell).
Each grape variety is fermented separately and macerated for 3 to 4 weeks at 27–28°C . After fermentation, the individual young wines are aged for 8 to 10 months in stainless steel , after which the final blend is made. The wine is then aged for 12 months in medium-toasted, fine-grained American oak (300L) . After bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for at least another 9 to 12 months for added complexity and smoothness.
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50% Monastrell
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30% Garnacha Tintorera
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20% Tempranillo
Perfect with pepper steak, duck confit, grilled lamb chops, grilled red meat, Ibérico jam, oven-baked dishes, and aged cheeses . Serve between 16 and 18°C .
