Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast lamb with aromatic herbs, grilled ribeye steak, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1970 by Enrique Forner, Marques de Caceres revolutionized the Rioja region by introducing modern Bordeaux winemaking techniques under the guidance of the legendary enologist Emile Peynaud. Shifting away from the highly oxidative styles of the era, the estate championed fresher, fruit-driven profiles aged in French oak rather than traditional American oak. Sourced from old, low-yielding bush vines in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta, this Reserva is a classic blend dominated by Tempranillo, with small additions of Graciano and Garnacha. It undergoes a rigorous aging regimen, spending approximately 20 to 22 months in French oak barrels followed by extensive bottle maturation to achieve its signature harmony of dark cherry fruit, refined tannins, and complex notes of leather, tobacco, and sweet spice.
🍾 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