Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Douro Region layered style

layered style

Soft bubbles gently roll on the palate to show green apple

this wine harks back to simpler times in its total display of elegance and restraint

feminine and floral

Made entirely with Frappato a grape that's becoming increasingly popular in its native Sicily

Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja 2012 Douro Region layered styleSo much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. 100 pts James Suckling