CASTILLO DE YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL VINTAGE 2011

Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011 – The eternal soul of Rioja

Product description

Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011 is much more than a wine; it is the pinnacle of Riojan elegance. Crafted by Marqués de Murrieta, it originates from the finest plots of the historic Finca Ygay, in the heart of Rioja Alta. After 28 months of aging in American and French oak barrels, it is refined in the bottle until it achieves majestic complexity. A wine that embodies the essence of tradition, the nobility of time, and uncompromising excellence.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2011
Grape varieties: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo
Wine type: Red Gran Reserva Especial
Appellation of Origin: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Vineyard: Finca Ygay (Rioja Alta), clay-limestone soils at an altitude of 485 meters
Aging: 28 months in American oak (225 l) and French oak (500 l) barrels
Color: Cherry red with garnet reflections
Aroma: Complex and profound, with ripe fruit, plums, cocoa, blond tobacco, sweet spices, fine leather, and a balsamic undertone
Palate: Broad, silky, with velvety tannins and a long, mineral, elegant finish
Alcohol: 14% vol
Format: 75 cl
Contains sulfites

Uses and pairing

Ideal for accompanying red meats, game, traditional stews, slow-cooked casseroles, or aged cheeses. Also perfect as an after-dinner wine to enjoy during moments of reflection and celebration.

Authenticity and origin

Since 1852, Marqués de Murrieta has been synonymous with excellence and tradition in Rioja. Castillo de Ygay represents the pinnacle of their expertise, a Gran Reserva Especial that is only produced in exceptional vintages. The 2011 harvest is a testament to a perfect year, artisanal viticulture, and meticulous aging that results in an eternal wine, which will continue to grow in the bottle for decades.

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