Castillo Ygay Especial Red wine
Experience the elegance of Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012, a remarkable red wine from Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta, nestled in the heart of Rioja Alta. This exceptional Gran Reserva is crafted exclusively from the finest Tempranillo grapes harvested from La Plana, a prime vineyard planted in 1950 on clay-calcareous soil at an altitude of 485 meters, encompassing 40 hectares of the 300-hectare estate of Finca Ygay.
With an alcohol content of 14%, this wine undergoes an extensive aging process, where Tempranillo spends 34 months in American oak barrels, while Mazuelo matures for the same period in French oak. After blending, the wine is allowed to rest in concrete deposits for an additional 20 months before bottling, enhancing its complexity and character.
The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva boasts an intense burgundy color with intriguing tawny reflections, exhibiting a bright and elegant tear that falls slowly. On the nose, it offers a concentrated bouquet of aromas developed during its long aging, featuring rich notes of toasted oak, smokiness, and a medley of spices, alongside leather, tobacco, and cocoa hints intertwined with ripe red fruit. This wine is both complex and harmonious, delivering an enveloping mouthfeel with the fruit more expressive and fleshy than the initial aromas suggest, perfectly balanced by well-integrated wood nuances.
Its smooth acidity and polished tannins lead to an incredibly long and persistent finish, making Castillo Ygay an exceptionally elegant choice. Pair this extraordinary wine with delectable dishes such as squid in ink with Iberian bacon, oven-baked sea bream with a white and red wine reduction, roasted beef tenderloin dressed with black oil, or wild deer loin served with blueberry and Tempranillo sauce for a memorable culinary experience. Indulge in the sophistication of Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012 and elevate your dining experience.
