DOCa Rioja

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012

Marqués de Murrieta · 81% Tempranillo, 19% Mazuelo

Tasting notes

One of Rioja's historic labels, from Marqués de Murrieta. According to Bodeboca: the La Plana plot, the highest on the Ygay estate (485 m), planted in 1950; 34 months in barrel (American oak for the Tempranillo, French for the Mazuelo) and a further 20 months in concrete; ripe cherry and plum with tea leaves, cedar and Mediterranean herbs; balanced and deep, with polished tannins. 14% ABV. Vivino: 4.5.

Pairing

Ceps with truffle and egg yolk, beef tenderloin, red snapper and blue cheeses.

♪ Enjoy it with Air on the G String (Suite No. 3, BWV 1068) · Bach · Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Serene and timeless, for a Gran Reserva built to last. Listen on Spotify ↗

approx. 275–285 €

Data: public source ↗

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