Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 92 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are predominantly made from grapes from Tempranillo vines over 15 years of age, 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. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 26ºC and the maceration time is never more than 12 days. Riscal Reservas spend around two years in American-oak casks, producing a wine which corresponds to the classic Rioja style: fresh, fine, elegant and very suitable for laying down for many years. Before release for sale it spends a minimum of one year rounding off in the bottle.

rouge franc, moyen disc, nice grain in The center,<br/>starts with vanilla and Wood moves towards cherry and spices<br/>attacks with red fruit, move towards a warm fine tannin, net<br/>

well rounded, good with or without food.

balanced but light.

Very smooth

90 pa