Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2019 is a red wine from the Qualified Designation of Origin (D.O.C.) Rioja, produced by the renowned Bodega Herederos del Marqués de Riscal. This wine is made from grapes from vineyards over 80 years old, ensuring exceptional quality. The grapes are meticulously selected, either from their own productions or from trusted local growers. The production of this gran reserva involves a careful aging process, where the wine is transferred to American oak barrels and stays there for two and a half to three years, followed by another three years in bottle before commercialization. This careful aging is responsible for its complexity and depth of flavors. As for the tasting note, Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva stands out for its intense cherry color and a powerful nose with great aromatic intensity, which includes notes of black pepper, cinnamon, and a very pleasant toasted background. On the palate, it offers good structure with rounded tannins, resulting in a smooth and persistent finish, as well as excellent aging potential. This wine is ideal for pairing with ham, cured cheeses, red meats, roasts, and game stews.