Marqués de Cáceres Crianza Mágnum 2022
A Rioja Crianza that sets the standard and bears the mark of Marqués de Cáceres
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022 is an exceptional red wine that impresses with the depth of its aromas of black fruit, its balsamic notes, and its delicate wood. Made from grapes of the Tempranillo variety with a small contribution of Garnacha Tinta and Graciano, this Rioja red is crafted by one of the wineries that lead the Spanish wine scene: Marqués de Cáceres. Its aging period in French oak barrels has endowed it with great elegance and harmony.
Consumption features
Pairing
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022 pairs very well with everyday meals and more elaborate tables, because its black fruit, balsamic notes, and fine wood work comfortably with grilled red meats, lamb chops, beef cheeks, and a good rabo de toro. It also complements sautéed mushrooms, Iberico ham, and cured cheeses. Well-rounded. Its profile of Tempranillo, with contributions from Garnacha Tinta and Graciano, makes it especially pleasurable with flavoursome, juicy-textured dishes.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Graciano, Garnacha tinta, mayoritaria% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Bordeaux
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
150
Making process
Winemaking
In the production of Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022, the winery works with a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, and Graciano from small selected plots, with special care taken in the selection and destemming of the bunches to preserve the purity of the fruit and the winery’s signature style.
Subsequently, the grapes undergo maceration with the skins for 20 days, aiming to extract primary colour and aromas, while the alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature; the wine then completes malolactic fermentation in new oak and stainless steel barrels, finalising a vinification process that combines technique with delicacy to define its Rioja character.
Aging
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022 achieves precise and balanced ageing that adds elegance and harmony to the overall profile. The wine was matured for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, following malolactic fermentation carried out in new oak and stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, it was further refined with another year in bottle before being released to the market.
Vineyard
Description
While many Crianzas rely on broad blends and vineyards of dispersed origin, Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022 is born from old vines selected in small plots of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, with very low yields. The vineyard is situated on predominantly calcareous-clay soils, a foundation that promotes balanced ripening and adds tension and freshness to the overall profile. Made from Tempranillo, with a small addition of Garnacha Tinta and Graciano, this wine reflects the character of the D.O.Ca. Rioja in a Crianza that seeks harmony, elegance, and a deep aromatic expression.
Age
Made from Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, and Graciano from old vineyards.
Viticulture
In Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022, vineyard quality is supported by old vines selected from small plots in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, cultivated with very low yields on predominantly calcareous-clay soils, a setting that promotes concentration and balance in the grape. The harvest is entirely manual, with careful selection by varieties, zones, and degree of ripeness to preserve the character of Tempranillo, with contributions from Garnacha Tinta and Graciano, in a traditional viticulture style that is highly attentive to detail.
Tasting notes
View
Observes a ruby colour with a medium depth and rim intensity.
Nose
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2022 exhibits a deep and harmonious nose. Aromas of black fruit stand out, complemented by balsamic notes that provide freshness and a fine, delicate wood, perfectly integrated. In the background, subtle nuances of fine leather and menthol echoes emerge, completing an elegant and expressive aromatic profile.
Mouth
Luscious on the palate. With a smooth and playful tannin. Develops a velvety mouthfeel, with well-integrated tannic load and a pleasing freshness that adds vitality. The structure is balanced, and the harmony is maintained from start to finish. Leaves an elegant and enveloping sensation, with good persistence.
Creators' opinion
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza Mágnum es un vino de color rubí con capa y ribete de intensidad media. Nariz fresca, alterna notas balsámicas con frutas negras. Su fondo especiado deja aparecer un delicado roble y notas sutiles de regaliz que se funden en una amable complejidad en cata. La boca deja un bonito volumen, se desenvuelve con taninos aterciopelados a lo largo de la degustación. El final en cata es sabroso, refrescado por puntitos mentolados y balsámicos en vía retronasal. Es un vino muy resuelto, lleno de matices, amable, resulta muy versátil para alegrar y compartir buenos momentos.
The winery
Winery
The origins of Marqués de Cáceres date back to the late 1960s, when the Valencian Enrique Forner decided to apply in Rioja the winemaking knowledge he had acquired in Bordeaux during his time at Château Camensac. To carry out his project, Forner sought the advice of the renowned oenologist Émile Peynaud.
The first measure taken by the Valencian was to convince the local grape growers from whom he purchased grapes that he only wanted healthy and ripe fruit. He then built a winery equipped with the most modern technology and revolutionized Rioja's winemaking tradition by implementing shorter aging periods than usual, using French oak barrels. Enrique Forner passed away in 2011, but today it is his daughter Cristina who, accompanied by a select group of professionals, keeps one of Spain's most prestigious Rioja wineries at the top.
In 2014, Marqués de Cáceres expanded its operations to the D.O. Rueda, acquiring 125 hectares of vineyards in La Seca and Serrada, planted with the verdejo and sauvignon blanc varieties. They also built a winery there. In 2019, they extended their reach to the D.O. Ribera del Duero, where they own the Finca La Capilla winery.