Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2011

Marqués de Murrieta (hentet 17. okt. 2026): Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2011 – teknisk ark (producentens tekst, engelsk): WWW.MARQUESDEMURRIETA.COM MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA 2011 OWN VINEYARDS Grapes are sourced from our Ygay Estate: 300 hectares of vineyards surrounding the winery in the southernmost point of Rioja Alta. Altitude ranges from 320 to 485 meters above sea level. WINEMAKING MANUAL HARVEST September, 13th to 29th. GRAPE VARIETIES 89% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 4% Graciano, 2% Garnacha. AGEING PROCESS 20 months in 225 litre American oak barrels, 8 months of which happen in new barrel. A minimum of 12 months in bottle before release. Grapes are first de-stemmed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 8 days at controlled temperature in constant skin contact. During fermentation pumping over and punching down operations are regularly carried out. These processes ensure both effective and gentle colour and aroma extraction. Afterwards the solid parts of the grapes were pressed in vertical presses with double screws. PAIRING Oven baked sea bass, potatoes and vegetables; Fresh cod poached in Virgin Olive Oil, potatoes and green peppers; Steamed shade fish, peas puree and cheese soup; Oven baked suckling pig with candied orange sauce. SERVING SUGGESTIONS We recommend decanting the wine 20 minutes before serving. Recommended serving temperature: 16° - 18°C (61° - 65°F) SCORES PARKER - WINE ADVOCATE (USA): 91 points. The palate is polished and sleek, with very fine tannins and a long finish.