| Producer | Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Subregion | Rioja Alta, Ygay Estate |
| Varietal | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo (aka Cariñena), Garnacha |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | U1011055 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tangible proof of elegance, balance and constancy characteristic of the winery and its surrounding vineyards situated in the Ygay estate, this is a Rioja Reserva with a balanced aging of 24 months in new and partly new American oak barrels and a year and a half in bottle. The result is an elegant wine that combines complexity and fineness, summing up the best attributes of Marqués de Murrieta’s identity and actuality.
Harmonious, textbook Rioja that shows cedar, spiced strawberries, vanilla and plums. Really polished on the palate, with fresh acidity and a linear, lengthy finish. Very subtle extraction makes this a really balanced, harmonious Rioja that’s appealing now. But the balance will help it age well for the next few years. –Z.S.
The 2020 Rioja Reserva, their flagship wine, ...has controlled ripeness... I loved the aromatics here—floral and elegant, more in the style of the 2018 than the 2019. It's lighter, more elegant, fine-boned, and has a silky texture and very fine tannins. Both 2019 and 2020 are very good, but 2020 is more my style. –L.G.
Aromas of cherries, dried flowers, undergrowth, plum and subtle oak define a classic profile, with a touch of vanilla adding another familiar accent. Smooth, with refined tannins and moderate freshness, it's slightly diluted due to the vintage but remains accomplished and balanced. –J.H.
