Vina Collada
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, traditional Spanish tapas such as patatas bravas and chorizo, and medium-cured cheeses like Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic cellars of Marqués de Riscal, a pioneer that revolutionized Rioja winemaking in 1858 by introducing Bordeaux techniques, Viña Collada represents a vibrant, contemporary expression of the region. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo grown in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alavesa, this wine benefit from the protective microclimate of the Sierra de Cantabria. Unlike its heavily-aged siblings, Viña Collada is styled for immediate accessibility and fruit purity, undergoing a brief period of oak aging to soften its structure while preserving bright cherry aromas, subtle spice, and the easy-drinking charm that defines modern everyday 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