Marques de Vargas
Reserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCa Rioja Reserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rioja (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | Garganega, Tempranillo |
| Aging | No clarification or filtration. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels. Ageing in new Russian oak barriques (Seguin Moreau) with the first two rackings every 4 months, then every 6 months. Total ageing: 23 months. |
- Origin and vintage: Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin, Reserva 2020, Spain; 0.75 litre bottle
- Grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo from vines over 40 years old
- Aromas: mulberry and violet, enriched with menthol and balsamic notes
- Ageing: 23 months in new Seguin Moreau Russian oak barriques
- Serving and style: 14% vol, full-bodied; decant for 1 hour and serve at 18–20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marques de Vargas Rioja Reserva is a red wine created from a meticulous blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes. True to the Rioja Reserva style, it offers a structured profile with great ageing potential. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of mulberries, hints of violet, balsamic notes and an elegant menthol touch. On the palate, it displays an excellent concentration of fruit, perfectly integrated with polished tannins that provide a velvety, dense sip with a decidedly long finish.
Where it comes from
This Spanish red originates from the Rioja region, drawing fruit from the El Consul, La Misela and Terrazas vineyards. The plots showcase old vines over forty years of age, managed through an organic and sustainable approach. The excellent climatic conditions of the area, characterised by significant temperature variations before harvest and balanced rainfall, allow for optimal grape ripening, which is essential for developing the prized tannic structure that defines the palate.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with manual harvesting and continues with fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The use of daily pump-overs and subsequent maceration on the skins ensure optimal aromatic extraction. After malolactic fermentation, partly conducted in wood, the wine matures for twenty-three months in new Russian oak barrels, supported by regular rackings. To preserve expressive authenticity, Marques de Vargas adopts a no filtration and no fining approach.
History and Curiosities
Marqués de Vargas Rioja Reserva 2020 is the magnificent result of old vines over forty years old, cultivated using organic methods in the renowned vineyards of El Consul, La Misela and Terrazas. The excellent temperature variations of the vintage have given Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo an impeccable tannic structure. After a careful manual harvest, the wine matures for 23 months in new Russian oak barrels, without any fining or filtration; this choice preserves a refined elegance, an enveloping complexity and the absolute expressive purity of its exceptional terroir.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Marqués de Vargas Rioja Reserva 2020 is the magnificent result of old vines over forty years old, cultivated using organic methods in the renowned vineyards of El Consul, La Misela and Terrazas. The excellent temperature variations of the vintage have given Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo an impeccable tannic structure. After a careful manual harvest, the wine matures for 23 months in new Russian oak barrels, without any fining or filtration; this choice preserves a refined elegance, an enveloping complexity and the absolute expressive purity of its exceptional terroir. |
| Origin | From the vineyards "El Consul", "La Misela" and "Terrazas", Rioja, Spain |
| Climate | Excellent weather conditions with a significant day/night temperature range and approximately 400 mm of well-distributed rainfall during the growing season |
| Harvest | From 10 to 14 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 11 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation in stainless steel tanks with daily pump-overs; maceration on the skins for 14 days after fermentation; partial malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; ageing in new Russian oak barriques; no fining or filtration |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks of 10,000 kg for 11 days at 30°C. Daily pump-overs to achieve the fruity character and correct tannin extraction; 14 days of skin contact after fermentation. |
| Aging | No clarification or filtration. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels. Ageing in new Russian oak barriques (Seguin Moreau) with the first two rackings every 4 months, then every 6 months. Total ageing: 23 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |