Red Wine

Castillo Ygay

Gran Reserva Especial 2011, 75cl

Rioja

Castillo Ygay

The Castillo Ygay is made exclusively from the finest grapes of La Plana, a 40-hectare plot planted in 1950, located at 485 meters above sea level in the highest part of the Finca Ygay. This 300-hectare estate surrounds the Marqués de Murrieta winery in Rioja Alta.

Hand Harvesting: We carry out a selective manual harvest, using small crates to preserve the quality of the grapes. Tempranillo was harvested between September 17 and 22, while Mazuelo was picked on September 28, 2011.

Winemaking: The grapes are destemmed and, after passing through the sorting table, the varieties ferment separately in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration lasts between 10 and 12 days, during which frequent pump-overs, punch-downs, and délestages are carried out to enhance contact between the must and the skins, allowing for a slow and natural extraction of aromas and polyphenols. After fermentation, the grape solids are gently pressed in vertical presses, promoting the extraction of color and ripe tannins from the skins.

Aging: The Tempranillo ages for 28 months in 225-liter American oak barrels, while the Mazuelo undergoes the same period in 225-liter French oak barrels. Once the final blend is determined, the wine rests for 13 months in concrete tanks before bottling.

“After an unforgettable 2010, Castillo Ygay once again expresses the wonderful potential of the La Plana vineyard.” – María Vargas, Technical Director.

Awards

99 / 100 – Sobremesa
98 / 100 – Decanter
98 / 100 – Falstaff
98 / 100 – Guía ABC
98 / 100 – La Vanguardia
97 / 100 – Tim Atkin
97 / 100 – James Suckling
97 / 100 – Wine Enthusiast
97 / 100 – Proensa
97 / 100 – Robert Parker
95 / 100 – Vinous Media
94 / 100 – Wine Spectator

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

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.

Address

N-232a Km 402, 26006 Logroño, La Rioja, Espanha