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This wine is elaborated in their new renovated 1883 winey. For its elaboration we use wooden buts and the last generation of sorting tables where bunches and grapes are previously chilled. To make their Gran Reservas, Marqués de Riscal use grapes from old vines over 80 years old, either from own estate vineyards. The wine destined for making the Gran Reserva is set aside after the final coupages and passes into French oak barrels where it will spend between two and a half and three years, plus another three years rounding off in the bottle before release for sale Visual Phase A very dark black-cherry colour withfaint brick-red glints Nose It has an intense, complex nose with hints of black pepper, balsamic aromas and slight toastiness, reminding you of fine oak Palate On the palate, the ageing nuances are in perfect harmony with the fruit, with good tannin concentration, round and supple, with a long, silky smooth finish. This wine pairs well with ham, mature cheese, red meat, all kinds of roasts and game casseroles. Cellar & Appellation Marqués de Riscal, Rioja