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Rioja Reserva2018

Marques de MurrietaRioja, Spain

Marqués de Murrieta’s Rioja Reserva is the estate’s flagship red, a classic yet polished blend led by Tempranillo with G…Learn More »

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/750ml

2018 Retail Average

93

/100

2018 Pro Rating

Rioja Reserva 2018 Vintage Overview

2018 OVERVIEW

Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2018 glides across the palate with bright red cherry and plum fruit layered with notes of red currant, gentle tobacco and warm spice. Medium-bodied and finely textured, its silky tannins and lively acidity give a sense of lift and precision, leading to an elegant, persistent finish with a touch of dried fruit complexity.

Drinking Window
2024 2029
Pairings

Rioja-style roasted lamb; Herb-roasted pork loin; Manchego and jamón tapas

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Rioja Reserva · Knowledge Base

About Rioja Reserva

Marqués de Murrieta’s Rioja Reserva is the estate’s flagship red, a classic yet polished blend led by Tempranillo with Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha, sourced almost entirely from the calcareous-clay soils of the high-altitude Ygay Estate in Rioja Alta. Traditionally aged for around two years in (mostly) American oak and further in bottle, it expresses dark cherry and red fruit wrapped in vanilla, spice and balsamic notes, offering an elegant, structured style that bridges old-school Rioja character with a more precise, modern finesse.