2018 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Blanco "Capellania", Rioja, Spain

2018 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Blanco "Capellania", Rioja, Spain

The 2018 Marqués de Murrieta Capellanía Reserva Blanco presents a steely straw color. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe apple, complemented by spicy notes of thyme and fennel, hints of almonds, and an elegant smoky nuance. The palate is direct and fresh, offering volume and balance, with a long life ahead.

$124.99
$124.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

Capellanía is crafted exclusively from Viura grapes harvested from the Capellanía vineyard, planted in 1945 and situated at the highest altitude of the Ygay Estate in Rioja Alta. The wine undergoes fermentation in a 9,400-liter concrete vat for 35 days, followed by aging for 15 months in new French oak barrels. 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Marqués de Murrieta, established in 1852, is one of the pioneering wineries in Rioja, Spain. The estate spans 300 hectares of vineyards in the southern part of Rioja Alta, allowing for meticulous control over wine quality. The winery underwent significant modernization, culminating in 2021 with the inauguration of new winemaking facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, while preserving its historical roots and identity.

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Grape(s) Viura
Farming Sustainable