A Spanish bottle has become one of the best in the world and this is news because it is the second time in history that this has been achieved. wine milestone. Furthermore, even more commendable is that the Castillo de Ygay wine 2010 has been chosen as the best in the Wine Spectator Top 100. This prestigious American publication has valued the Great Special Reserve from the Riojan company Marqués de Murrieta. Among some 11.000 references tasted, we speak of a monumental success in the so-called "Oscars" of the vineyard around the world. We tell you what this product is like below.
World Historic Rank
It is really very difficult to access the select list of W since it usually values wine references marketed in United States. So what is jewel of the DOCa Rioja has achieved the leadership among 100 other bottles has great relevance. A world historical position that did not fall on a Spanish product since 2013. Now, the valuation has returned to favor a Gran Reserva that has been tasted by a very select jury.
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Your quality, its price, its availability on the market and a so-called «X Factor»Which is established according to how the taster feels when tasting it. In this sense, the story behind the bottle also influences, something that adds a bit of romance to the numerical evaluation. As well as, of course, that subjective aspect necessary in every tasting. Well then how is the Castillo de Ygay wine 2010?
Analysis of Castillo de Ygay 2010 wine
Traveling to its origin, this occurs on the farm that takes its name because it houses the Ygay Castle in a natural environment located in the heart of the DOCa Rioja. There, where is the headquarters of the wineries Marqués de Murrieta, the 300 hectares of vineyards decorate the landscape that is crowned by the historic fortress. A centenary building adapted to industrial use, specifically wine-growing, very emblematic in Europe and declared as museum just a year ago.
But hey, leaving aside the wonderful wine tourism that you can enjoy in the facilities described to get to know the Riojan wine family in depth, let's talk about its award-winning treasure. The Castillo de Ygay 2010 Gran Reserva Especial wine It is the result of many years of experience making great products. It comes from very well qualified vintages and exceptional vineyards in the La Plana payment. The bottle reflects complexity, liveliness and even tradition, since the strains are of 1950.
Because it is a wine Rioja legendary made with two varieties of grape (85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo). Aged for 24 months in American and French oak barrels, its alcohol content is 14%. On the nose, it offers aromas of cloves and nutmeg, tea leaves, fine leathers and graphite. Aromatic notes of strawberry and ripe raspberry are also appreciated. On the palate, it is a deep, fresh and refined wine with a long finish and velvety tannins.
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We encourage you to purchase this Castillo de Ygay wine 2010 because it has made history in the entire wine world. It is a unique Rioja that has now earned a very prestigious position.
