Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2019

Rioja, Spain 

James Suckling 92 points!

Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva is a Spanish red wine gem from the most famous wine region of Spain. 

Intense black-cherry color with good depth of color and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks to its great complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit. Fresh and easy to drink on the palate, good backbone and lovely, polished tannins. The long, persistent finish leaves gentle balsamic reminders of the finest quality. 

“Vanilla, incense and pine cones on top of the dark cherries and plums on the nose. Youthful and pretty flavorful on the medium- to full-bodied palate with plenty of oak tannins that will need a few years to unwind and soften. Hint of tobacco savoriness loom in the lengthy, spicy finish.”—James Suckling, 92 points!

Enjoy Marques de Riscali Rioja Reserva with lamb chops, steak, roast pork, paella, and aged cheeses.