MARQUES DE MURRIETA RIOJA CASTILLO YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 2009

Centuries of winemaking tradition echo through the sun-warmed slopes of Rioja, where the legendary Ygay Estate—birthplace of the region's first exported wine in 1852—continues to define Spanish viticultural excellence. This exceptional terroir, under the stewardship of the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, produces the iconic Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, crafted exclusively in superior vintages from the estate's finest parcels. This living legend displays remarkable vitality through its intense cherry color, while its 30-month American oak maturation followed by three years of bottle aging creates extraordinary depth and complexity. The aristocratic palate unfolds with satin-like texture, balancing powerful structure with elegant refinement as notes of red fruits, truffles, and incense yield to subtle spice. A testament to Luciano Murrieta's pioneering spirit and the perfect marriage of Tempranillo and Mazuelo, this Gran Reserva represents Rioja's pinnacle achievement across three centuries.