Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres |
|---|---|
Grapes | Tempranillo |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has a dark, dense colour. Intense, complex bouquet that confirms its ageing in quality oak: powerful aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants with a depth of toasted notes that blend with very fine oak. Pleasantly full on tasting with concentrated flavours. Clearly a wine of character and structure but with a nice, fleshy texture. Classy and elegant with good potential for ageing. |
Rioja is one Spain's most famous wine regions and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Its two most important red grapes are Tempranillo and Garnacha.
When it comes to Rioja reds, there are 4 categories of ageing to keep in mind:
Joven - There are no specific requirements here, but these wines tend to be 1-2 years old.
Crianza - Thes...
