Gran Reserva is a widely used term in Spanish winemaking. It's a kind of "quality mark" a wine must meet before it can be awarded the Gran Reserva designation. The requirements are strict. For example, the wine must age for at least two years in barrels and then another three years in bottle. However, Marques de Riscal goes even further. This phenomenal winery leaves nothing to chance and has a reputation to uphold. The grapes are, of course, all hand-picked, allowing for even stricter selection. After vinification, Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva begins its aging process. This begins with aging in American oak for a full 36 months (three years!), then the wine is bottled and stored for another three years in the Marques de Riscal cellars until the winemaker gives permission for the bottle to leave the cellar. From start to finish, the entire aging process of Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva takes at least six years!
This proverb perfectly captures the sensational taste of Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva. You can only enjoy this top wine from this leading winery's range six years after the harvest. Our oenologists have rarely encountered such a distinctive Rioja wine as Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva. This is one of those wines that lingers on your nose. Every time you smell it, you discover new notes. You smell black fruit and spices, but also complex notes like vanilla, pepper, tobacco, and cedar. A delight for the nose. Your mouth is already watering. Wow! We were speechless when Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva tickled our taste buds. Vanilla, tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and so on. A top wine from Marques de Riscal, a Rioja success, a star from Spain!
