Rioja is Spain's most important red wine, but how did it get started? Well, the Marques de Riscal had a lot to do with it. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
The Wines
Marques de Riscal "Proximo" Rioja '13 *1/2 $
Inexpensive, entry level Rioja, minimal oak aging
Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja '12 **1/2 $ VALUE
A very focussed red with blackberry, cherry notes, robust structure
Marques de Riscal Grand Reserva Rioja '05 *** $$
Intense, truly deserving of its reserve designation
Marques de Riscal Rueda Verdejo '17 *1/2 $
Clean fresh, seafood friendly, very good everyday wine
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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