Finca Torrea
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Typically best enjoyed 4 to 12 years from the vintage release, offering a beautiful balance of youthful fruit and developed complexity.
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Roasted lamb rack, grilled ribeye steak, and aged sheep's milk cheeses like Manchego.
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Marqués de Riscal, founded in 1858, is a legendary pioneer of Rioja, famously introducing Bordeaux winemaking techniques to the region. While historically celebrated for its classic Reservas, the estate created Finca Torrea as a contemporary, terroir-focused expression of their historic vineyards in Elciego, Rioja Alavesa. Sourced from old vines surrounding the iconic Frank Gehry-designed hotel, this red blend is dominated by Tempranillo and Graciano grown in clay-limestone soils. Unlike traditional Riojas aged in American oak, Finca Torrea undergoes aging in French oak barrels for around 18 months. This modern approach preserves the vibrant black fruit, floral elegance, and mineral-driven character of the estate, beautifully bridging Rioja's rich heritage with a sleek, modern sensibility.
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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.