Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2020
£20.50 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Other sizes: 37,5 cl.
1 for immediate shipment. More, available on 11/07/2025
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Rioja Reserva, their flagship wine, comes from the 300 hectares of estate vineyards. Here, Tempranillo is the backbone, making up 82% of the blend in the low-yielding vintage of 2019, complemented with 8% Graciano, 7% Mazuelo and 3% Garnacha. It has controlled ripeness at 14% alcohol, with a pH of 3.65 and 5.1 grams of acidity. 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. 980,000 bottles produced. It was bottled after 21 months in American oak barrels.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Cured Cheese, Red Meat, Iberian cured meats, Stew and hotpots
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 24 months in American oak barrels. Subsequently it remains for 12 months in bottle.
Description
Marqués de Riscal Reserva is a wine made mostly from the Tempranillo grape variety, Vitis vinifera. Both the vineyards and the winery are located in the region of Elciego, in the Rioja Alavesa, famous for its clay-limestone soils and low rainfall.
The vineyards from which the grapes come are more than 50 years old. This means that they have developed to their maximum capacity and produce grapes of excellent quality, ideal for an unbeatable wine.
Winemaking
Firstly, the grapes are carefully selected, from which the must is extracted. The second step involves the controlled fermentation process, for a period of 12 days, at 25ºC, until the vinification process is completed.
The last part of the winemaking process comprises the ageing period in American oak barrels for approximately 24 months, as well as bottle ageing for an additional year. In this way the wine develops its organoleptic properties to the maximum.
Taste
On the nose, its aromas mingle with sweet, fruity notes and a slight spicy nuance. The palate is structured, fresh and pleasant, well-balanced and smooth on the palate. Long finish with balsamic accents.
The place where flavour and tradition come together.
Thanks to its careful winemaking process, Marqués de Riscal's Reserva has managed to establish itself as one of the most affordable premium wines. It is not only ideal for celebrating any special occasion. Its balanced flavour and good acidity will delight even the most experienced wine connoisseurs.
It is the ideal alternative for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and mild cheeses. It is also perfect to accompany not very spicy stews.
Don't wait any longer to try it, we know you'll love it!
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £348.65Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £348.65 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.24 | £5.62 (-£5.62) |
| 7-12 | £15.25 | £7.63 (-£7.63) |
| 13-18 | £21.35 | £10.68 (-£10.68) |
| 19-24 | £29.20 | £14.60 (-£14.60) |
| 25-30 | £33.91 | £16.95 (-£16.95) |
| 31-36 | £37.92 | £18.96 (-£18.96) |
| 37-42 | £45.76 | £22.88 (-£22.88) |
| 43-48 | £50.12 | £25.06 (-£25.06) |
| 49-54 | £56.61 | £28.31 (-£28.31) |
| 55-60 | £60.84 | £30.42 (-£30.42) |
| VAT included | ||
