Marqués de Vargas Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 is an elegant Rioja with ripe berries, spice and oak aromas. This Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 is complex, smooth and beautifully balanced, with the depth that only long ageing in barrel and bottle can bring.
About Marqués de Vargas
In 1840, Don Felipe de la Mata, 8th Marquis of Vargas, decided to plant the first grapevines at the Hacienda Pradolagar. Since then, four generations of this family lineage have cultivated the vineyards on this estate. Don Pelayo de la Mata, Count of San Cristóbal, and his brother Don Francisco, 9th Marquis of Vargas, who was elected mayor of Logroño, kept the passion for the vines at Pradolagar alive. The Marqués de Vargas vineyards cover 60 hectares and are divided into 32 plots, with red grape varieties typical to La Rioja such as Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano and Maturana. The vines are grown without the use of herbicides nor pesticides. We produce beautiful ageing wines, Reserva and Gran Reserva wines that are racked naturally, without filtering, which age for several years in bottle before being released into the market.
Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 Tasting Notes
Type: Red
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Viticulture: Organic Farming | Vegan Friendly
Climate: Continental climate with ideal levels of sunlight
Terroir: “Pradolagar” (50 ha of bush vines) with the average age of vines of 35 years on a bed of calcerous, clay soils
Ageing: Aged for 23 months in new and semi-new French, American and Russian oak barrels
Color: Red ruby color
Nose: Concentrated aromas of black fruit intertwine to perfection with the hints of spice, resulting from the prolonged ageing
Palate: A complex and sophisticated palate with subtle balsamic notes that add freshness and balance. Full-bodied, with highly polished tannins and a long finish. Elegant, opulent and with great ageing potential.
Serving Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
Serve the Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 at 16–18°C. Decanting for 45 minutes to an hour helps it open up and separates any natural sediment. Pair it with roast lamb, beef wellington, game, mushroom dishes or hard aged cheeses. Learn more about Rioja’s Gran Reserva category at the official Rioja wine site, or explore our other organic red wines.
