{"product_id":"marques-de-murrieta-dalmau-2019","title":"Marqués de Murrieta ‘Dalmau’ Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEstablished in 1852 by Luciano de Murrieta, Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta is celebrated as one of Rioja’s aristocratic estates. Located on the historic Ygay Estate, now under the stewardship of the Cebrián-Sagarriga family and winemaker María Vargas, the winery blends heritage and innovation. The “Dalmau” Reserva, one of their most expressive wines, showcases modern Rioja with elegance and character, setting itself apart within the estate’s portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDalmau is crafted under the precise guidance of the estate’s seasoned team, with María Vargas overseeing production. The wine originates from the single-vineyard “Canajas,” featuring low yields and carefully selected fruit—an approach reflecting both tradition and innovation in Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro-Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSourced exclusively from the Canajas vineyard—planted in the early 1950s and located at 465 m elevation on iron-rich clay soils—the wine benefits from low yields (1 kg per vine) and excellent ripening conditions. This terroir imparts intensity, structure, and clarity to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter careful destemming, each variety—Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Graciano—undergoes separate fermentation (10 days), with Tempranillo in stainless steel and the others in oak vats, using techniques like pumping over and delestage. The blend ages for 20 months in new Allier French oak barrels followed by 6 months in concrete vats before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA bold, fruit-forward palate opens with plush dark berry flavors, supported by lively acidity and silky tannins that lend structure, breadth, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePair with rich, savory dishes like oxtail with red wine reduction, veal shank with piquillo peppers, or dark chocolate truffles—options that complement the wine’s power and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe around 16 °C (60 °F), ideally decanted for 20 minutes to allow aroma development and tannin integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine is built for aging and can develop further layers of complexity over time. Given its structure, stylistic clarity, and pedigree, it should evolve gracefully over 10–20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eApproximately 82% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Graciano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e(sorted highest to lowest)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: 98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: 97 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: 96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922266800342,"sku":null,"price":1088.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/MarquesDeMurrietaDalmau.png?v=1773667919","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/marques-de-murrieta-dalmau-2019","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}