Gran Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, cured Manchego cheese and Jamón Ibérico, or rich venison stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner, Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized the Rioja region by introducing modern Bordeaux winemaking techniques under the guidance of the legendary enologist Émile Peynaud. Shifting away from the dominant use of old American oak, Forner championed French oak barrels and a focus on fruit purity alongside structural elegance. The Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle of this philosophy, sourced from old vines in the premium clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta. Primarily composed of Tempranillo with small percentages of Graciano and Mazuelo, this wine undergoes a rigorous aging process of at least two years in French oak followed by several years of refinement in the bottle. It beautifully marries the traditional complexity of dried fruits, leather, and sweet spice with a vibrant, modern core of dark cherry and refined tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner in Cenicero within the Rioja Alta subregion, Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized Spanish winemaking by uniting centuries-old Riojan heritage with modern Bordeaux techniques guided by legendary enologist Émile Peynaud. Today directed by Enrique's daughter Cristina Forner, the family-run estate continues its commitment to terroir-driven viticulture and elegant French oak aging, expanding beyond Rioja into prestigious regions like Rías Baixas and Rueda. The bodega is internationally celebrated for its impeccably balanced Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva cuvées, modern prestige bottlings such as Gaudium and MC, as well as nuanced barrel-fermented whites like Antea.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo