Marques de Riscal Reserva Edición Especial

Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano

Category: Red Wine Style: Dry

Producer: Marques De Riscal

Description:
Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are basically made from grapes from Tempranillo vines planted before 1970's, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. This variety withstands oak- and bottle ageing well thanks to its good balance of acidity and fine tannin. The Graciano and Mazuelo varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provide crispness and a lively colour.

Tasting Notes:
Intense black-cherry colour with good depth of colour and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of liquorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks to its great complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit. Fresh and easy to drink on the palate, good backbone and lovely, polished tannins. The long, persistent finish leaves gentle balsamic reminders of
the finest quality.

Food Matches: This wine pairs well with ham, semi-cured cheeses, stews with mildly spiced sauces, cooked or stewed legumes, poultry, red meat, grilled meats and roasts.