{"title":"Graciano","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"marques-de-murrieta-gran-reserva-rioja-finca-ygay-2016","title":"Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay) 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full and complex nose, with aromas of cherry and ripe plum that cover notes of tea leaves, cedar and Mediterranean herbs on a background of dried flowers. Defined and deep in the mouth, with polished tannins and full of nuances; harmonious and long-lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are sourced from their Ygay Estate: 300 hectares of vineyards surrounding the winery in the southernmost point of Rioja Alta with mainly calcareous-clay soils. Altitude ranges from 320 to 485 meters. A blend of 82% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 8% Mazuelo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bunches are destemmed and gently crushed. The grapes ferment separately in stainless steel tanks. The wine is matured for 26 months in 225-liter capacity American oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A well-structure wine that has long to live. Faithful expression of the vintage and our Ygay Estate.\"-María Vargas - Technical Manager.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1852, Murrieta is one of the oldest and most respected bodegas in Rioja Alta. Their wines are concentrated and long-lived and some, like \"Castillo Ygay\", have become legendary amongst wine lovers. Marqués de Murrieta has not stood back and stagnated; however, their 300 hectare estate produces Dalmau - a blend which represents an avant-garde expression of their terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Aromas of black berries, black olives, black truffles, autumn leaves and earth. Grilled orange peel. Very complex. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a complex and complete finish. Nicely persistent and focused. 26 months in American oak. Drink or hold.\" 96 Points. James Suckling October 2023 (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55721708913018,"sku":"8411509144102","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Marques-de-Murrieta-Gran-Reserva-Rioja--Finca-Ygay.png?v=1754475727"},{"product_id":"marques-de-murrieta-reserva-rioja-finca-ygay-2021","title":"Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay) 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Their flagship wine comes from one of the finest vintages in recent times. The 2021 Marqués de Murrieta was previously called the Reserva and still qualifies as such, but it's not included in the name now. It was produced with 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo and 2% Garnacha Tinta from their 300 hectares of vines in their Ygay estate on limestone and clay soils with alluvial influence. The grapes were picked between the 27th of September and the 15th of October, and each plot and variety was vinified separately in stainless steel, matured in American oak barrels for 26 months, then blended and kept in concrete for a few months until bottling, which was a longer élevage this year. It's very spicy, peppery, with a combination of berry fruit and some incipient tertiary aromas, hints of forest floor and truffle. It's very Rioja, with clout, elegance and freshness and the elegant tannins that are the signature of 2021. It comes in at 14.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.6, denoting ripeness and balance. It's delicious, fresh and available. Bravo! Drink to 2038.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (February 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56865775092090,"sku":"18254","price":36.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Marques-de-Murrieta-Gran-Reserva-Rioja-Finca-Ygay.png?v=1778169579"}],"url":"https:\/\/highburyvintners.co.uk\/collections\/graciano\/2021.oembed","provider":"Highbury Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}