Throughout its history, Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal has always been an innovative company, a pioneer and a benchmark for the wine sector which is continuously transforming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We seek to make original wines that are fresh, elegant and easy to drink. Since our founding, we have had a clear exporting vocation. Today, we are present in more than 110 countries to which we export 65% of our production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside our original cellar (built in 1860) is La Catedral, which houses a unique collection made up of bottles of all the vintages, produced by Marques de Riscal since the first vintage of 1862, up to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A complex set in around 100,000 m<\/strong>2 <\/strong><\/sup>devoted to making, caring for and studying wine which offers you the chance to enjoy everything that wine and the people involved in winemaking stand for, in the purest and most natural way. In a nutshell, a different, profound experience of the culture of wine and its essence. At the heart of the City of Wine, what else but the oldest of the cellars of Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal, dating from 1858, as well as its later 1883 extension. Surrounded by extensive vineyards, the installations preserve this special charm from its origins, the manifest worship of this tiny gem, the mother of wine: the grape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the heart of the Rioja Alavesa region in Spain, the Hotel opened its doors the 1st of September 2006 and celebrated its official Grand Opening Event in October 2006, with the special visit of the King of Spain, its Majesty Don Juan Carlos. Designed and built by Frank O. Gehry<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most renowned architects and author of works of art like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, The <\/strong>Hotel Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel<\/strong> merges deep rooted wine-growing tradition with twenty-first century avant-garde design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"amenity":[253,230,1167,1440,167,1060,860,1140,803,802],"wine_style":[919,968,920,1532,1531],"experiences":[3465,2776,2649,2748,3273,2831,2652,3475,2651,3477,3431,2683,3453,3476,2798,2888,2679,2680],"class_list":["post-4326","winery","type-winery","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","amenity-event-space","amenity-great-views","amenity-historic","amenity-lodging","amenity-restaurant","amenity-spa","amenity-vineyard-views","amenity-wedding-venue","amenity-wine-tastings","amenity-wine-tours","wine_style-dry-red-wines","wine_style-dry-rose-wines","wine_style-dry-white-wines","wine_style-red-wines","wine_style-white-wines","grapes-cabernet-sauvignon","grapes-graciano","grapes-mazuelo","grapes-tempranillo","destinations-rioja","destinations-spain","regions-rioja","regions-spain","experiences-beautiful-architecture","experiences-beautiful-views","experiences-couples-travel","experiences-epic-landscapes","experiences-european-countryside","experiences-historical","experiences-honeymoon","experiences-lodging","experiences-luxury","experiences-resorts","experiences-restaurant","experiences-road-trips","experiences-spa-experiences","experiences-vineyard-resorts","experiences-vineyard-views","experiences-weddings","experiences-wine-tastings","experiences-wine-tours"],"acf":{"featured":true,"featured_order":"","content_title":"Winery in Rioja, Spain","logo":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/logo-marques-de-riscal-e1535415004710.jpg","website_url":"https:\/\/www.marquesderiscal.com\/secciones\/44","established_year":"1858","head_wine_maker":"","hours_of_operation":"Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm | Saturday - 9am- 5pm | Sunday 9am - 2:30pm","yelp_id":"","contact_name":"","phone_number":"+34 902 240 540","email_address":"","region":{"ID":3180,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-05-17 12:55:24","post_date_gmt":"2018-05-17 12:55:24","post_content":"","post_title":"Rioja","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"draft","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"rioja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-08-23 22:07:09","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-24 02:07:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=wine_region&p=3180","menu_order":0,"post_type":"wine_region","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"sub_region":{"term_id":858,"name":"Rioja Alavesa","slug":"rioja-alavesa","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":858,"taxonomy":"sub_region","description":"","parent":0,"count":0,"filter":"raw"},"address_1":"Calle Torrea, 101340 Elciego Spain","address_2":"","country":{"ID":3179,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-05-17 12:55:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-05-17 12:55:02","post_content":"","post_title":"Spain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-05-17 12:55:02","post_modified_gmt":"2018-05-17 12:55:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=country&p=3179","menu_order":0,"post_type":"country","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"state":{"ID":4329,"post_author":"43","post_date":"2018-08-27 23:54:56","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-27 23:54:56","post_content":"","post_title":"\u00c1lava","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"alava","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-08-27 23:54:56","post_modified_gmt":"2018-08-27 23:54:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=state&p=4329","menu_order":0,"post_type":"state","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"city":"Elciego","postal_code":"101340","lat":"41.599013","lng":"-3.0651860000000397","place_id":"ChIJAxH59vdXRQ0R6psbNtiVLk8","tasting_details":"16\u20ac per person. Visit to the winery and tasting of 2 wines: Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal Rueda and Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal Reserva, with sausage and chorizo from Rioja Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape variety of the grapevine species vitis vinifera. It is the most widely grown red wine grape variety in the world, and its wines were recently ranked as the most searched and sought-after in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can form a full-bodied, complex, fruit-forward and dry wine when vinified correctly. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape has received most of its notoriety from being grown in the Bordeaux region of France<\/strong><\/a>. Traditionally speaking, these wines taste of heavy red and black fruit backed by noticeable tannins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The climate Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in has been known to substantially affect its taste. Cooler climate Cabernet will tend to yield a more dark-fruit-forward wine with evidence of acidity. While warmer climates tend to yield more evidence of rich red fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Classic fruit notes are deep and dark: blackberry, black cherry, plum, cassis, and raisins. Earth and mineral notes can vary depending on terroir and vinification methods but classic notes include cedar, bell pepper, cracked spice, wood smoke, oak, tobacco, black olive, mushroom, mint, and wet gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of its complexity and high tannin structure, Cabernet Sauvignon is a great choice with any poultry or meat dish. The rugged spiciness of the wine combined with its dark fruit and earth will easily balance out grilled poultry, grilled pork, filet mignon, rack of lamb, or braised pork ribs perfectly. For vegetarian dishes, it works well with spiced mushroom, eggplant, or quinoa-based dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For cheese pairings, Cabernet Sauvignon works best with medium to sharp cheeses, like aged cheddar, apple-smoked gouda, asiago, gruyere, goat cheese, stilton, or bleu cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cabernet Sauvignon is a choice grape variety for wine drinkers and vintners alike because of its taste profile and ease to produce. The vines are incredibly hardy and can grow in an array of climates and terroirs. They produce grapes with thick skins which are highly resistant to damaging weather like frost and hail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yields are often high, which can be a huge positive for winemakers considering that Cabernet is one of the most in-demand red wines around the world. On the other hand, controlling yields is also important for more boutique, craft wineries who are looking for a more refined product. This requires further investment in labor costs and a choice selection in terroir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ironically, if you were to look at it on a timescale starting when humans first tried wine, Cabernet Sauvignon hasn\u2019t been around that long. It was stumbled upon during the 17th century in Southwestern France<\/strong><\/a>, where Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a> and Cabernet Franc<\/strong><\/a> were crossed to form a new grape variety. (This was recently discovered in 1996 where DNA testing was done at the <\/em>UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond Bordeaux, there are a plethora of quality Cabernet growing areas. Venture into regions like the Loire Valley, Lebanon\u2019s Beqaa Valley<\/a><\/strong>, Tuscany<\/strong><\/a>, and Navarra in Spain to truly expand your palate and see this grape\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While centuries of wine production in Bordeaux helped launch Cabernet to fame over time, other regions like Napa Valley<\/strong><\/a> have helped bring it to the forefront of the new world as a single-varietal red wine. Many Bordeaux winemakers are known for blending Cabernet Sauvignon with other varieties, such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With wine production is expanding globally at a record pace, wine enthusiasts should begin to look towards other old world and new world wine-producing regions to sample new takes on Cabernet Sauvignon. In North America, Washington State<\/a><\/strong> is growing gorgeous examples of Cabernet in AVAs including Yakima, Walla Walla<\/a><\/strong>, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills and the Columbia Valley. California wine lovers undoubtedly should continue to keep an eye on Sonoma County\u2019s wines<\/strong><\/a>. Paso Robles<\/strong><\/a>, and Lake County<\/a><\/strong>. The Santa Cruz Mountains<\/strong><\/a> are also crafting some delicious examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A variety of New World countries and regions produce fantastic Cabernet. From New Zealand\u2019s Hawke\u2019s Bay region to Australia\u2019s McLaren Valley, all the way to regions across Chile<\/strong><\/a> and even Stellenbosch in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cabernet Sauvignon produces some of the most age-worthy wines in the world. Cab loves oak \u2013 it\u2019s such a bold wine that it\u2019s almost impossible for oak to be intrusive. Instead, oak can really work wonders to round out the rough edges of young Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n French, American, and Hungarian oak all work well with Cab and it\u2019s rare that oak isn\u2019t used. High-end Bordeaux and high-end Napa Cabs can age for decades, and even less expensive Cabernets can age for a bit. While we don\u2019t necessarily recommend hanging on to an inexpensive wine for years \u2013 they are, after all, meant to be drunk young \u2013 with Cab, it could be a fun experiment just to see what happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHotel Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\r\n\r\nThe Tempranillo grape variety has been around for at least 2,000 years. While there is no definitive proof of its origins, the majority of vitis vinifera grape vine species, which includes Tempranillo, originate from ancient Phoenician cultures near modern-day Lebanon<\/a><\/strong>. There is some archaeological evidence<\/a><\/strong> that shows Tempranillo began to grow in Spain somewhere between 500 and 900 B.C.\r\n\r\nIN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t
\r\n\r\nRELATED:<\/strong> Want to Taste Tempranillo on a Vineyard? Visit Rioja for a True Expression<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/strong>What Does Tempranillo Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nTempranillo typically displays brighter fruit notes like black cherry, red currant, plum, cranberry, tomato, and subtle strawberry notes. It can show secondary tones of tobacco, mushroom, black pepper, leather, and herbal notes with limestone, silt, or clay minerality.\r\n\r\nTempranillo packs a bold and structured flavor with a low viscosity (in other words, the liquid itself isn\u2019t \u2018thick\u2019). Tempranillo grapes have slightly thinner skins when compared to other black grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Teinturier varieties<\/a><\/strong>. Skin density plays a big part during fermentation in determining the viscosity of the wine. Tempranillo is perfect for those who enjoy complex wines that aren\u2019t overly heavy.\r\n
<\/a><\/strong>Tempranillo Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nSince Tempranillo wines tend to have unique spice notes attached to them, we like pairing them with meat. In particular, shoulder cuts of beef, filet mignon, or braised pork ribs. While it does excessively well when paired alongside meat, lighter-bodied Tempranillo also goes quite nicely with seasoned poultry, in particular chicken, duck, or quail.\r\n\r\nFor fish, this grape requires a sturdier style like salmon - pair it with salmon and four cheese risotto and you can\u2019t go wrong.\r\n
<\/a><\/strong>Climate and Terroir for Tempranillo<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nTempranillo is most successful in climates that transition from cool to hot during the growing season. It\u2019s a hardy grape, and because of its moderately thick skin it can handle high altitudes and prolonged cold. Regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero<\/a><\/strong> in Spain provide this sort of climate. Temperatures during the day in these regions can average between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, while at night the temperate can drop 30-40 degrees. This vine has adapted over centuries to handle the fluctuation and in turn deliver a bold flavored wine. The rocky terrain in these regions also adds some mineral notes to Tempranillo wines.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nRELATED:<\/strong> Tempranillo is Now Being Tested in Regions Like Bordeaux Due to Climate Change<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/strong>How is Tempranillo Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIn accordance with many Spanish wine making traditions<\/a><\/strong>, Tempranillo is often aged in oak for extended periods of time. You\u2019ll see many Spanish wines, whether 100% Tempranillo, or Tempranillo blends, carry the designation of\u00a0Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva<\/a><\/strong>. These designations denote how long the wine was aged in general, but also how long specifically it was aged in an oak \u2018cask\u2019 or barrel.\r\n
<\/a><\/strong>Try some of these delicious Tempranillo wines from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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<\/a>What Does Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Climate and Terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Try some of these great Cabernet Sauvignon wines and Cabernet-based blends from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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