MARQUES DE MURRIETA Castillio Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2004 75cl Bottle

Food Matching: All red meats, roasts and game, cured ham and cheeses. Viticulture: Vineyard: Situated at 500 m above sea level at our 300ha/741 acre Ygay Estate (Rioja Alta). Made only at the excellent quality vintages. Harvest: From the 6th to the 10th of October, 2001. The grapes are harvested by hand and then taken to the winery in a short time. Wine Making: Grapes are first carefully de-stemmed and squeezed and then fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks for approximately 11-15 days, with daily 'remontage' and 'pigeage' processes which help its wine to develop its own personality. Both these processes ensure maximum colour and aroma, without producing excessive tannin. Barrel ageing process: 31 months in 225 American oak barrels (at least 10 months in new oak). Bottle ageing: 3 years before being released to the market. Grapes: 93% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo.

£46.75