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Marqués De Vitoria Gran Reserva 1996 Wine Review

Marqués De Vitoria Gran Reserva 1996

Marqués De Vitoria Gran Reserva 1996

D.O.C.A. Rioja, Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $32.00

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Unlike the majority of Rioja wines, which are blends of Tempranillo and other grapes (aged in American oak), this version is made with only Tempranillo and is aged in French oak casks for 24 months plus six years in bottle before release. The result is aromas of red currants, clove and black pepper. The palate shows a medium body, smooth tannins and lingering spice-filled finish. My note: A lovely rioja, big and oaky with a solid core of black-red fruit.

Marqués De Vitoria Gran Reserva food pairings: stewed fish, game casseroles, suckling pig.

This Marqués De Vitoria Gran Reserva 1996 was reviewed on March 1, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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