Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres was founded in 1970 by Enriques Forner, in collaboration with French winemaker Emile Peynaud, in Cenicero, in the famous Rioja Alta wine region. Marqués de Cáceres is the most famous quality wine brand in Spain and the most renowned Rioja brand worldwide! Enriques Forner's daughter, Cristina, has since taken over the family business.
For Marqués de Cáceres, Gaudium is a truly iconic wine. It's considered one of the house's special gems, a wine crafted according to the very latest techniques. A wine that shines through its exceptional quality. Its character differs from classic Riojas, thanks to the use of exceptionally ripe grapes and 100% new oak barrels. The grapes come from the oldest vineyards, which, due to their very low yields, produce grapes of great concentration.
The wine is made from 95 percent Tempranillo, supplemented with a small amount of Graciano (five percent). Graciano provides some additional acidity and tannins. Depending on the vintage, it is aged for sixteen to twenty months in exclusively new, finest French oak barrels. After bottling, the wine is aged in the bottle for at least two years before release. It is then ready to drink, but also lends itself to ageing.
