Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011
750 ml Tempranillo, Carignan Rioja, Spain 2011
Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Carignan (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew. Cheapest offer £199.99 at North & South Wines.
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£199.99
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
body
4 / 5
full
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Rioja · Spain
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Grapes
Tempranillo, Carignan
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Tempranillo
Typical aromas: red plum, strawberry, cherry, dried fig. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Tempranillo · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Marques de Murrieta - Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is a complex and elegant classic. Only the finest vintages from the 741-acre (300-hectare) Ygay Estate are used to make Castillo Ygay. This Gran Reserva Especial is made from Tempranillo and Mazuelo from vineyards located at 500 meters above sea level. Limited in production and sought after all over the world, it is the worthy choice for our emblematic
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