"Marques de Arienzo", Rioja DOC

Interesting facts

"Marques de Arienzo" is a great wine made from selected grapes of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela. Winter 2010 was accompanied by heavy rainfall in the form of rain and snow. In mid-April warm, almost summer weather, which contributed to the rapid development of vineyards. The summer was dry and hot, a moderate rain came only in the second half of September. The harvest began on 27 September at the peak of ripeness. Despite the rather difficult weather conditions in 2010, the harvest showed a surprising health, rich color and exceptional taste. In the manufacture of wine used fermentation and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a carefully controlled temperature. Aging was 18 months, she proceeded in American oak barrels. The 2010 vintage is recognized as outstanding.Marques de Riscal is a model winery in the Rioja: a great wine has a long history Dating back to 1858, is now a favorite in Spain unique modern architecture and the ability to do all that is necessary, not paying attention to opposition and ridicule. The owners of Marques de Riscal like to call their winery "Chateau of the XXI century". It demonstrates perfectly built on the estate in 2006 a modern complex "City of wine" — a project designed to help comprehend the curious world of wine. This cyclopean construction of the famous Frank Gehry with metal tricolor "frills" has become one of the symbols of the new Rioja. According to the stories, Gary was ready to refuse participation in the project, but when tasted the wine Marques de Riscal Reserva 1929, produced in the year of birth of the architect admitted: "I just can't say no to you". The complex includes not only modern wine cellars and laboratories, hotels, restaurants, conference hall. Today the wine sector present in more than 100 countries, we export 60% of production. Wines are original, fresh, elegant taste and easy to drink.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has elegant dark ruby color with purple reflections.
Intense aromas of red berries is decorated with notes of wood, vanilla and coconut.
Wine is characterized by persistent, juicy, voluminous flavor with a pronounced fruity tones and soft tannins. In a pleasant harmonious aftertaste caught tones of ripe cherries and spice nuances.
The wine goes well with white and red grilled meats, oily fish and cheeses.