The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012 is an emblematic red wine from the Rioja D.O.Ca, produced by Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta.
This wine is only produced in exceptional vintages, using the best grapes from the La Plana plot, planted in 1950 and located in the highest area of the Ygay Estate. It is recognized for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential.
Ideal to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Technical data:
Grape variety: 81% Tempranillo, 19% Mazuelo
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: Rioja
Aging: Gran Reserva (34 months in oak barrels: Tempranillo in American oak and Mazuelo in French oak)
Alcohol content: 14% vol
Tasting notes:
Visual phase: Intense cherry red color with garnet hues.
Olfactory phase: Complex aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, balsamic notes, and hints of tobacco and leather.
Taste phase: Structured and elegant on the palate, with silky tannins, good acidity, and a long and persistent finish with hints of ripe fruit and spices.