90% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo selected grapes from old vines located in Rioja Alavesa area.
Fermentation under controlled temperature between 28-30 ºC. Maceration for 15 days with continuous pumping over to obtain the best colour extraction.
Aged in American and French oak barrels for 18 months, followed by 20 months of bottle ageing.
Red cherry colour with ruby hints in the glass. Intense aromas of red matured fruits as well as notes of sweet spice from the oak maturation. Well balanced on the palate, very persistent and elegant finish.
Food Matching
Recommended with red and roasted meats, spiced dishes and cheeses.
MARQUÉS DE ULIA
We are the UK agents for this range of wines, which is produced largely from grapes from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, whose chalky soils give wines with a lot of finesse. The base Tempranillo grape is complimented by a small proportion of Mazuelo and Graciano. The wines are aged in a mixture of American and French oak.
| Name | Marques de Ulia Reserva 2012 Rioja Spain |
|---|---|
| Description | 90% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo selected grapes from old vines located in Rioja Alavesa area. Fermentation under controlled temperature between 28-30 ºC. Maceration for 15 days with continuous pumping over to obtain the best colour extraction. Aged in American and French oak barrels for 18 months, followed by 20 months of bottle ageing. Red cherry colour with ruby hints in the glass. Intense aromas of red matured fruits as well as notes of sweet spice from the oak maturation. Well balanced on the palate, very persistent and elegant finish. Food Matching Recommended with red and roasted meats, spiced dishes and cheeses. MARQUÉS DE ULIA We are the UK agents for this range of wines, which is produced largely from grapes from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, whose chalky soils give wines with a lot of finesse. The base Tempranillo grape is complimented by a small proportion of Mazuelo and Graciano. The wines are aged in a mixture of American and French oak. |
| Country of Production | |
| Price | £12.99 |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still table wine |
| Profile | Full bodied |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | RIOJA |
| Grapes | Tempranillo |
| ABV | 13.50% |
| Closure | natural cork |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Awards | . |
| Points | . |
| Bottle size | Bottle 75cl |
| Drink from - until | Now- 2020 |
| Wine Maker | Marques de Ulia |
| Producer | Marqués de Ulia |
| Food matching | Recommended with red and roasted meats, spiced dishes and cheeses. |
| Featured Product | No |
