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CAPELLÀNIA MARQUES DE MURRIETA RIOJA RESERVA 2017 - 0.75 L

CAPELLÀNIA MARQUES DE MURRIETA RIOJA RESERVA 2017 - 0.75 L

The origins of this Spanish winery date back to 1852 when Luciano de Murrieta began trading wines with the New World. The Ygay estate, with its 300 hectares of vineyards, is located south of Rioja Alta; the building, erected in the mid-19th century, modeled after those in Bordeaux, is part of a spectacular complex restored over the past eight years. The estate, of rare architectural beauty, is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Europe and houses the largest private collection of historical bottles from around the world. Today, Vicente Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, runs the winery together with his sister Cristina and a young and qualified staff who have managed to maintain the balance between tradition and modernity. CHARACTERISTICS Planted in 1945, the vineyard is located at 485 meters above sea level at the highest point of the 300-hectare Ygay estate in Rioja Alta. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Viura MANUAL HARVEST: September 15-17, 2015 VINIFICATION: after crushing, the grapes remain in contact with the skins for a short period before pressing. A delicate and slow process that favors the extraction of the full aromatic potential of the grapes. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel for 24 days. AGING: 15 months in 225-liter French barrels. TASTING Intense sip, with great structure, pleasantly broad and harmonious. On the palate, the full aromatic charge of the grape is perceived along with aromas of wood, flowers, and dried fruit in the finish.
€ 59.00

Description

The origins of this Spanish winery date back to 1852 when Luciano de Murrieta began trading wines with the New World. The Ygay estate, with its 300 hectares of vineyards, is located south of Rioja Alta; the building, erected in the mid-19th century, modeled after those in Bordeaux, is part of a spectacular complex restored over the past eight years. The estate, of rare architectural beauty, is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Europe and houses the largest private collection of historical bottles from around the world. Today, Vicente Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, runs the winery together with his sister Cristina and a young and qualified staff who have managed to maintain the balance between tradition and modernity. CHARACTERISTICS Planted in 1945, the vineyard is located at 485 meters above sea level at the highest point of the 300-hectare Ygay estate in Rioja Alta. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Viura MANUAL HARVEST: September 15-17, 2015 VINIFICATION: after crushing, the grapes remain in contact with the skins for a short period before pressing. A delicate and slow process that favors the extraction of the full aromatic potential of the grapes. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel for 24 days. AGING: 15 months in 225-liter French barrels. TASTING Intense sip, with great structure, pleasantly broad and harmonious. On the palate, the full aromatic charge of the grape is perceived along with aromas of wood, flowers, and dried fruit in the finish.