The Marqués de Murrieta Finca Ygay is best described as a beautiful, classic red wine from the Rioja Alta, which is undoubtedly the very best of this renowned Spanish wine region. The altitude provides coolness and a good difference between day and night temperatures, a key element in giving the wine its refinement and elegance. Marqués de Murrieta is one of the oldest wineries in the Rioja and a winery with a touch of Bordeaux. The Marqués de Murrieta Finca Ygay is a blend of 87% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo, and 2% Garnacha. It comes from the fantastic 2020 vintage. The wine was aged for 24 months in new oak (225-liter barriques) and then bottled for at least another 12 months. In the glass, the Marqués de Murrieta Reserva is an intense, deep cherry red and sparkles brightly. The nose offers fresh and refreshing aromas of ripe red fruit, spice, a touch of leather, spice, and oaky notes. On the palate, the Murrieta Reserva is powerful, with a good balance between ripe fruit and oaky notes. Powerful tannins. Elegant and full-bodied, everything perfectly balanced. It's no wonder all wine critics give this wine high ratings year after year, often even in the very top class of 95+/100. Guía Proensa - 97 points ABC Guide - 96 points James Suckling - 96 points Tim Atkin - 96 points Guía Gourmets - 96 points All of Finca Ygay's (Marqués de Murrieta) vineyards, totaling approximately 300 hectares, are located within the winery and are family-owned. The now fully renovated Castillo Ygay serves as Marqués de Murrieta's headquarters. Finca Ygay boasts significant soil variations. The vineyards' altitude ranges from 300 to 500 meters, and the area falls within the Rioja Alta region. These soil variations allow Murrieta to produce a diverse range of wines. Its relatively cool location makes this area ideal for producing the finest wines. Read more about this famous estate under the "Winery" tab. This is a magnum edition in OWC/1 - Even tastier, more festive and with a longer drinking window. FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address