Aba de Marques de Riscal
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years of its vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and smooth, approachable tannins.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, classic Spanish tapas such as patatas bravas and jamón Ibérico, or hearty roasted vegetable stews.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted by the legendary Marqués de Riscal, a historic estate founded in 1858 that pioneered modern winemaking in Rioja by introducing Bordeaux techniques, 'Aba' represents a contemporary and highly approachable expression of Spanish red wine. While Marqués de Riscal is world-renowned for its historic cellars in Elciego and its avant-garde winery designed by Frank Gehry, Aba showcases a vibrant, fruit-forward side of their portfolio. Typically crafted primarily from Tempranillo, this red wine benefits from the region's clay-limestone soils and a climate influenced by both Atlantic and Mediterranean breezes. It undergoes careful fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright berry aromatics, followed by brief aging in fine oak barrels to impart subtle notes of vanilla and spice without overwhelming its fresh, youthful character.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Am zaga, Herederos del Marqu s de Riscal is one of the oldest and most pioneering wineries in Rioja, located in the historic town of Elciego. Renowned for introducing Bordeaux-style winemaking techniques to Spain, the estate pioneered the use of oak barrel aging in the region and later championed the Rueda DO for white wines. Today, the winery is celebrated for its iconic Frank Gehry-designed City of Wine and its exceptional portfolio, which ranges from traditional, structured Tempranillo-based Rioja Reservas to fresh, aromatic Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc whites.