Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021
Critic Scores — Vintage 2021 (Current Release)
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Overview
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2021 is produced at Finca Ygay, the bodega's own walled estate just outside Logroño in Rioja Alta. Marqués de Murrieta has been making wine here since 1852, making it one of the oldest wineries in Rioja, and this Reserva is the house's benchmark expression of the estate's Tempranillo led vineyards. It is a full bodied, firmly structured red with an elegant, fine boned style rather than a heavy one.
Tasting Notes
Floral violet and red cherry lead on the nose, with soft vanilla and a hint of coconut from aging in American oak. The palate is silky, with fine, well integrated tannins and lively acidity that keeps the wine feeling lighter on its feet than its full bodied classification suggests. It finishes long, with gentle spice and a savoury edge.
Food Pairings
Roast Chicken with Herbs: A classic match, the wine's acidity and red fruit lift the chicken without overpowering it.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin: Lean, slightly sweet pork plays well with the wine's vanilla and fine tannin.
Aged Manchego or Idiazabal Cheese: Nutty Spanish sheep's cheeses are a natural, regional pairing for this Rioja.
Mushroom and Thyme Risotto: Earthy, savoury flavours find an easy partner in the wine's silky texture and spice.
Serving & Storage
Decant for about 30 minutes and serve at 16 to 18°C in a Bordeaux glass to let the aromatics open. The wine is approachable now but has the structure to continue developing; store bottles on their side in a cool, dark place away from vibration and light.
Gifting & Occasion
An easy choice for a thank you gift or for recognizing a client or colleague, this Reserva carries real pedigree without needing explanation, from one of the most historic names in Rioja.
Producer & Region
Marqués de Murrieta was founded in 1852 and has farmed the Finca Ygay estate in Rioja Alta ever since, making it one of the handful of wineries that helped define the Rioja region as it is known today. This Reserva is a blend led by Tempranillo, rounded out with small amounts of Graciano, Mazuelo, and Garnacha from the estate's own vineyards, aged for roughly two years in American oak before release.
On the nose & palate
Structure
Serving
Pairs with
- Roast Chicken with Herbs
- A classic match, the wine's acidity and red fruit lift the chicken without overpowering it.
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Lean, slightly sweet pork plays well with the wine's vanilla and fine tannin.
- Aged Manchego or Idiazabal Cheese
- Nutty Spanish sheep's cheeses are a natural, regional pairing for this Rioja.
- Mushroom and Thyme Risotto
- Earthy, savoury flavours find an easy partner in the wine's silky texture and spice.
- Type
- Red Wine
- Grapes
- 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo, 2% Garnacha
- Region
- Rioja Alta (Finca Ygay), DOCa Rioja, Spain
- Producer
- Marqués de Murrieta
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Size
- 750mL
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