Capellània Rioja Reserva 2017 - 750ml - Marques De Murrieta

The origins of this Spanish cellar date back to 1852 when Luciano De Murrieta began to trade wines with the new world. The Ygay estate, with the 300 hectares of vineyards, is located south of Rioja Alta; The building, erected in the middle of the 19th century, on the model of those of Bordeaux, is part of a spectacular complex restored over the past eight years. The estate, of rare architectural beauty, is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Europe and houses, inside, the largest private collection of historic bottles from all over the world. Today, Vicente Cebrián - Sagarriga, count of Creixell, directs the cellar together with her sister Cristina together with a young and qualified staff who has been able to maintain the balance between tradition and modernity. Features planted in 1945, the vineyard is located 485 meters above sea level. At the highest point of the YGAY property of 300 hectares in Rioja Alta. Uvaggio: 100% VIUS Manual harvest: 15 - 17 September 2015 Vinification: the grapes after the Pigia% Tura remain for a short period in contact with the skins before the pressing. A delicate and slow process that favors the extraction of all the aromatic potential of the grapes. The fermentation takes place at controlled steel temperature for 24 days. Aging: 15 months in French barrique of 225 liters. L A tasting intense, of great structure, pleasantly large and harmonious. On the palate we perceive all the aromatic charge of the grapes together with the flavors of wood, flowers and dried fruit in the final.