Marqués de la Concordia Reserva 2016
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Tim Atkin
A blend of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa in a modern Reserva
Médaille d'argent
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Marqués de la Concordia Reserva 2016 is a delicious single-varietal Tempranillo grown in vineyards located in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. It’s a modern-style fruit-driven Rioja Reserva with a balanced and well-structured palate. Winner of a silver medal at the Brussels Concours Mondial, among other awards.
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100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels
Barrel aging time
24 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
The vineyards that supplied the grapes for Marqués de la Concordia Rioja Santiago Reserva 2016 are located in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, in the northwest corner of Spain's most prestigious Denominación. The vines grow at an altitude of 650 m above sea level in poor calcareous clay soils. The winemaking process involved intense maceration to extract plenty of colour and ensure a good structure. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was aged for 24 months in French and American barrels.
Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines belongs to The Haciendas Company group, originally from Rioja. Under this brand, the group markets high-end wines produced in different wine regions. In Rioja, Marqués de la Concordia has vineyards in the three sub-zones of the Denominación.
The name of the winery is a tribute to José Abascal (1743-1821), Marqués de la Concordia de Perú, who in his role as viceroy of Peru spearheaded social reform, the transfer of knowledge and harmonious co-operation between Creoles and Spaniards.
Marqués de la Concordia Rioja Santiago Reserva 2016 (D.O.Ca. Rioja) pairs perfectly with lamb hotpot or oxtail stew.
Creators' opinion
Intensive Farbtiefe, kirschrot bis rubinrot. Anfängliche Aromen von reifen Waldbeeren, balsamische und subtile Noten von Toast, Zedernholz und Rosenholz. Am Gaumen konzentriert, harmonisch, ausgeprägte, aber gut eingebundene Säure. Strukturiert, vollmundig, körnig und lang anhaltend.
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Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines belongs to The Haciendas Company group, originally from Rioja. Under this brand, the group markets high-end wines produced in different wine regions. In Rioja, Marqués de la Concordia has vineyards spread across the three subzones of the denomination.
José Abascal (1743-1821), Marqués de la Concordia de Perú, gives the brand its name. In his role as viceroy, he promoted social reform, knowledge transfer, and cooperation between Creoles and Spaniards in the best concord.
In September 2020, Marqués de la Concordia Lagunilla Crianza 2018 was awarded 90 points by the prestigious Wine Enthusiast magazine, making it into the “Top 100 Best Buys of 2021” list and becoming the highest-rated Rioja Crianza.