Marqués de Riscal is one of Rioja’s standard-bearers, crowned World’s Best Vineyard 2024 for its visionary wine destination and timeless wines.
This dramatic 1.5L Magnum Gran Reserva bottling delivers the house style in its most generous, celebration-ready format.
Grown from old vines 80+ years and crafted with classic Rioja Alavesa poise, the 2016 Gran Reserva matured a full 26 months in French oak and then rested several years in bottle before release. That patient approach yields depth, polish, and a long, confident finish.
The 2016 vintage brought a long growing season with late autumn cool, yielding healthy fruit, vibrant color, and optimal ripeness. In the glass: dark-cherry hue, balsamic perfume, and refined torrefacto notes from fine oak framing rich Tempranillo fruit.
Texture is the headline: supple yet structured, tannins polished and sweet-grained, the finish persistent and savory. It thrills today with a short decant and will unfurl beautifully with time in the cellar.
And the setting is as unforgettable as the wine. The estate’s shimmering Frank Gehry hotel and the surrounding City of Wine make Elciego a global pilgrimage for wine lovers. Hosting a feast, gifting big, or building your library, this magnum is the move.
Tip: pair with dry-aged ribeye, roast lamb, or a mushroom ragù to let the savory Rioja soul sing.
