O Produtor, tasting note published in February 15th 2021
The nose is defined by deeply ripe black fruit with notes of black spice, balsamic and mineral aromas. Full-bodied, juicy tannins and an endless spicy finish. Powerful, round and solid.
"A Dalmau with strong character, more concentrated and expressive compared to its predecessors" Maria Vargas - Technical Director.
A selection of the best grapes from our old vineyard of 9 hectares (22 acres) called Canajas plot, located at 465 metres altitude. Its soil is essentially iron-clayey, with a stony soil, which favours optimal ripening. After the veraison, the crop is thinned, selecting bunches with small berries in order to limit production to 1 kilogram per vine.
Harvesting is carried out manually in small boxes so that the grapes reach the winery as soon as possible and in perfect condition. The graciano was harvested by hand on 17 September, the tempranillo on 15 September and the cabernet sauvignon on 24 September.
At the winery, the grapes are first destemmed and carefully selected. Each variety then ferments separately for about 10 to 15 days in Allier oak vats. During this period, regular pumping-over and delestage (rack-and-return) are carried out to ensure perfect extraction of the polyphenolic compounds.
Ageing process
23 months in new Allier French oak 225 litre barrels.
Awards
98 points Proensa
96 points Tim Atkin
94 points James Suckling
93/94 points Robert Parker
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105805
Marqués de Murrieta
Marqués de Murrieta´s foundation is linked to the origins of the Rioja wines since Luciano Murrieta produced in 1852 the first Rioja wine and was also the first one to export his wines. Luciano, appointed Marquis by the King Amadeo of Savoy thanks to his work in Rioja, travelled to Bordeaux to learn the winemaking techniques that he introduced later in Spain. He established the concept of “château” in the Ygay Estate where he built the emblematic Ygay Castle. In 1983 Vicente Cebrián Sagarriga, tenth Count of Creixell, took over the project. He modernized the winery and with his entrepreneurial vocation he continued the legacy of Marqués de Murrieta. After his death his eldest son, Vicente D. Cebrián-Sagarriga, current Count of Creixell, assumed together with his sister Cristina the management of the winery, accompanied by a young and qualified team. Over the years, the Count of Creixell´s family has become the perfect continuity to maintain the balance between tradition and modernity positioning Marqués de Murrieta in the 21st century in a privileged position in the world.
