150 Aniversario Gran Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, mature Manchego cheese, and hearty wild game stews.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted to commemorate a century and a half of pioneering winemaking, the Marqués de Riscal 150 Aniversario Gran Reserva is a profound tribute to the estate's historic legacy in Rioja Alavesa. Founded in 1858 by Camilo Hurtado de Amézaga, Marqués de Riscal revolutionized the region by introducing Bordeaux techniques, including French oak barrels and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. This exceptional cuvée honors that heritage, blending predominantly old-vine Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano and Cabernet Sauvignon—a historic exception permitted due to the winery's deep-rooted past. Sourced from estate vineyards with chalky-clay soils, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation before spending upwards of three years in French oak casks, followed by extensive bottle aging. The result is a masterpiece of complexity, weaving together dark balsamic notes, toasted spices, and refined tannins, embodying the soul of classic Rioja.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1858 by Camilo Hurtado de Amézaga, Herederos del Marqués de Riscal pioneered modern viticulture in Spain by importing Bordeaux vinification techniques and oak barrel maturation to Rioja Alavesa. Situated in Elciego, the estate capitalizes on high-altitude vineyards framed by the Sierra de Cantabria, planted on chalky clay-limestone soils under a moderating Atlantic-continental microclimate. In the 1970s, Riscal drove the revival of Rueda, introducing Sauvignon Blanc and rejuvenating indigenous Verdejo. Across both denominaciones, the producer champions sustainable, regenerative viticulture, with all estate vineyards in Rueda certified organic and Rioja holdings transitioning swiftly. Winemaking balances classical European elegance with precision: the Reserva and Gran Reserva bottlings deliver supple Tempranillo infused with Graciano and refined via American oak, while the cuvée Barón de Chirel embodies concentrated, old-vine terroir mastery. Crowned by Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece, Marqués de Riscal remains a global benchmark uniting 19th-century cellar heritage with contemporary oenology.
🍇 Grapes
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo