Marqués de Murrieta...

Established in 1952 by Luciano Francisco Ramón de Murrieta, this historic bodega is the first of the famous Rioja houses still in existence today. As the original visionary and pioneer of the Rioja region, Luciano was made Marqués de Murrieta by Queen Isabel II

After the death of the Marqués in 1911, the bodega was taken over by the Olivares family and then in 1983 by D. Vicente Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell. The new owner’s aim was to establish Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta amongst the best wineries in the world. His sudden death in 1996 left the vision only partly fulfilled.

The baton was passed onto his son Vicente Dalmau who proceeded to revolutionise the entire estate, investing significantly in the new vineyards and winery to take the bodega into the 21st century.

The emphasis is now very much quality focused, with low yields in the vineyard and limited production in the winery.

Truly hand-made, world class wines from the oldest, family owned estate in Rioja.

Castillo Ygay Tinto "Early Release" 1995
Bin No	MMD-207	Size	1 x 75cl	Price	Sold Out
Bright tawny red in colour, with an open nose of rich spice and fruit, balanced by firm, subtle oak. The palate begins with an intense explosion of ripe fruit, becoming increasingly serious with hints of mushrooms and nuts, balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins. Food Matching: All red meats and game, but also cured ham and strong cheeses.

Rioja Tinto Reserva 2001
Bin No	MMD-204	Size	1 x 75cl	Price	£14.95
Bright cherry red colour. Ample bouquet full of subtle elegant oak and ripe red fruits: red cherry jam, coffee and spices. An intense, well balanced palate, with a rich expression of ripe fruit, with sweet toasty notes, (coffee and chocolate), and a subtle finish that is long with good tannin and finesse. Food Matching: Recommended with all red meats and cured ham, as well as grilled fish and dishes with rich sauces. Decant one hour before serving. Serving temperature: 16º - 18ºC