Marques de Vargas
Marques de Vargas Reserva 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | Rioja DOCa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rioja (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | Garganega, Tempranillo |
| Aging | Treatment: no clarification or filtration. Ageing: once decanted, malolactic fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels. Barrels used: new Russian oak barrels (made by Seguin Moreau). Racking: the first 2 rackings every 4 months, then every 6 months. Total ageing: 23 months. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Reserva 2020 |
| Color | Black cherry colour with dark chocolate hues and purple rims. |
| Perfume | On the nose, fragrances of black fruits such as mulberries, enriched with aromas of violets; development of a hint of menthol and balsamic notes. |
| Taste | Great density and velvety character on the palate. Well-combined tannins due to the passage in oak casks, together with fruity notes. Concentrated, sophisticated, elegant and suitable for prolonged ageing. |
| Pairings | To pair with aged Scotch fillet or Grillet T-bone steak with roasted shallots. |
| Region | Rioja |
| Country | Spain |
| Other years | 2019 |
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1840
- Hectares: 65
It was in 1840 when Felipe de Mata, the eighth Marqués de Vargas, planted the first vines in the outskirts of Logroño.
Especially memorable was Hilario de la Mata, the father of the current Marqués de Vargas, who for years presided over one of the most emblematic wineries in Rioja.
In 1989, Pelayo de la Mata, the current Marqués de Vargas, realized his father’s dream by building a winery on the Estate Hacienda Pradolagar in Logroño. Read more
| Name | Marques de Vargas Reserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Rioja DOCa |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Garganega, Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Vendor | Marques de Vargas |
| Origin | From the vineyards 'El Consul' (7 ha), 'La Misela' (3 ha) and 'Terrazas' (7 ha). |
| Climate | Thanks to the excellent weather conditions, the vegetative cycle of our vines shows optimal development during the ripening process. The month of September was very important in ensuring good ripening, thanks to the day/night temperature difference, which is essential for the further ageing of the wine. 400 millimetres of rain fell, perfectly distributed over the months of the growing cycle. It was an ideal year for red grape varieties, to obtain wines with fine tannic structure and length. |
| Harvest | Manually, in 15 kg crates from 10 to 14 October 2005. |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Wine making | Fermentation in 10,000 kg stainless steel tanks for 11 days at 30 °C. Maceration: daily pumping over to obtain fruit character and correct tannin extraction; 14 days in contact with the skins after fermentation. |
| Aging | Treatment: no clarification or filtration. Ageing: once decanted, malolactic fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels. Barrels used: new Russian oak barrels (made by Seguin Moreau). Racking: the first 2 rackings every 4 months, then every 6 months. Total ageing: 23 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |