{"product_id":"marques-de-vitoria-rioja-reserva-2018-750ml","title":"Marqués de Vitoria, Rioja Reserva 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarqués de Vitoria\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished Rioja producer with a long tradition of crafting wines that express the classic character of the D.O.Ca. Rioja appellation. The estate is committed to producing wines of elegance, balance, and longevity, drawing on the region's exceptional terroir and time-honored winemaking techniques to create Tempranillo-based wines of real depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRioja Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced from select vineyards within the D.O.Ca. Rioja, where Tempranillo thrives in the region's continental climate — warm summers, cold winters, and the moderating influence of the Cantabrian Mountains and the Ebro River. The combination of clay-limestone soils and carefully managed yields produces grapes of concentration and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing harvest, the wine is aged for a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing the spice, vanilla, and toasted notes that are hallmarks of classic Rioja Reserva. The wine then continues to evolve in bottle before release, ensuring harmony and integration at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Reserva shows a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, bright cherry-red color developing to maroon\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, complex and intense aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eripe plums, cherries, creamy vanilla, and hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e are interwoven with spice and well-integrated barrel notes. The palate is medium-bodied, round, and fluid — with \u003cstrong\u003edusty, refined tannins, bright acidity, and a long, elegant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of sweet vanilla spice, succulent plums, and red berries. A beautifully balanced and approachable Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A juicy Rioja showing some creamy vanilla and hazelnut characters to the savory plums and cherries. Medium body with round, dusty tannins and a long, bright finish showing plenty of sweet vanilla spices, succulent plums and red berries at the end. Fluid and elegant.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eZekun Shuai, James Suckling, 92 Points. (Vintage 2018).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.O.Ca. Rioja Reserva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 24 months in French and American oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast and grilled meats, lamb, mushroom rice, tuna, cod, and medium-aged cheeses such as Emmental or Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52814355071259,"sku":"210000034746","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/1_a270a773-cacc-4698-9419-0058358c3463.jpg?v=1787425510","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/marques-de-vitoria-rioja-reserva-2018-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}