Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2021

A Rioja Reserva from Marques de Murrieta, made from Tempranillo. After temperature-controlled fermentation it spends 8 days on the skins, then about 21 months in 225-litre barriques and a further 24 months in bottle. It is elegant on the nose, with floral notes, red fruit and vanilla hints. The palate is full-bodied, textured and complex, with softened tannin and good persistence. It pairs with rich meat dishes, game and medium to long-aged cheeses.