{"product_id":"marques-de-murriteta-castillo-ygay-2011","title":"Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011","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\"\u003eBodegas Marqués de Murrieta, founded in 1852 by the Marqués de Murrieta, holds a foundational role in Rioja’s winemaking legacy. The estate centers around the historic Castillo Ygay in Rioja Alta, which remains the heart of their vineyard operations. Acquired in 1983 by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, the winery continues its pursuit of excellence—merging tradition with innovation under technical director María Vargas.\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\"\u003eThe 2011 Castillo Ygay benefits from the stewardship of the estate’s expert team. Under María Vargas’s leadership, this vintage was crafted from hand-harvested fruit from the La Plana vineyard. The meticulous process included destemming, controlled fermentation, and aging in oak, embodying the estate’s dedication to premium, terroir-driven 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\"\u003eFruit comes from La Plana, a single vineyard planted circa 1950 and situated at 485 meters above sea level—the highest point on the Ygay Estate. The calcareous-clay soils and altitude deliver both concentration and freshness, ideal for age-worthy, structured 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\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter manual harvest, grapes were destemmed, gently crushed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 11 days using daily remontage and pigeage. The wine aged for \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 225 L American and French oak barrels and rested for \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree years in bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before release.\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\"\u003eExpect savory complexity: layers of iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather, and dried mushrooms. Medium to full-bodied and linear, this Rioja is bright, precise, and savory—finishing long and floral.\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\"\u003ePairs beautifully with wood pigeon in red wine sauce, wagyu tartare, hake cheeks with candied pepper, or Moliterno cheese with black truffles. A 20-minute decant is recommended. Serve at 18 °C (64 °F).\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 in a large Bordeaux-style glass at 18 °C, with a 20-minute decant to unleash its complexity.\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 is a wine built for longevity. With its structure and elegance, it can evolve gracefully for decades—continuing to develop layers of nuance over time.\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=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e84–85 % Tempranillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–16 % Mazuelo (Cariñena)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eApproximately \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 %\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\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 (sorted by highest to lowest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Suckling\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\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate)\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\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 97 points (#11 Top 100 of 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanter Magazine\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\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Josh Raynolds): 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: 94 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":47922266833110,"sku":null,"price":1580.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/MarquesDeMurritetaCastilloYgay.png?v=1773667920","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/marques-de-murriteta-castillo-ygay-2011","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}