Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja DOCa - Marqués de Riscal

The powerful Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja from the house of Marqués de Riscal flows into the glass with a dense ruby red color. Poured into a Bordeaux glass, this red wine from the Old World reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of raspberry, rounded off by toasted wood, leather and vanilla, which are contributed by the barrel ageing.

The Marqués de Riscal Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja presents itself to the wine drinker wonderfully dry. This red wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from a wine. This velvety red wine is full-bodied and multi-layered on the palate. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja flatters the palate with a soft sensation without lacking freshness. The finish of this red wine from the wine-growing region of La Rioja, or more precisely from the Rioja DOCa, finally convinces with a beautiful aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets from the limestone-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja from Marqués de Riscal

This powerful red wine from Spain is made from the Tempranillo grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in La Rioja. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into limestone soils. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by ageing for 68 months in French oak barrels. The ageing in wooden barrels is followed by extensive ageing in the bottle, which makes this red wine even more complex.

Recommendation for the Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Rioja from Marqués de Riscal

This red wine from Spain is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to boeuf bourguignon, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs or braised chicken in red wine.