Proximo
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release, when its bright red fruit and youthful charm are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled red meats, traditional Spanish tapas such as patatas bravas and cured chorizo, and medium-cured cheeses like Manchego.
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Marques de Riscal, founded in 1858, is a true pioneer of Rioja, famously introducing Bordeaux winemaking techniques to the region. While celebrated for its historic, long-aged Reservas, the estate created Proximo as a vibrant, contemporary tribute to the Tempranillo grape. Sourced from the clay-limestone vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, this wine is crafted to highlight fresh, primary fruit characteristics. Unlike its heavily oaked siblings, Proximo undergoes a brief aging period in oak barrels, resulting in an approachable, supple red wine that captures the youthful energy of Rioja's terroir while maintaining the winery's historic commitment to quality.
🍾 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.