{"title":"Marques de Vargas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"marques-de-vargas-reserva-2020","title":"Marques de Vargas Reserva 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarques de Vargas Rioja Reserva is a red wine created from a meticulous blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes. True to the \u003cstrong\u003eRioja Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e style, it offers a structured profile with great ageing potential. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of mulberries, hints of violet, balsamic notes and an elegant menthol touch. On the palate, it displays an excellent \u003cstrong\u003econcentration of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly integrated with \u003cstrong\u003epolished tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide a velvety, dense sip with a decidedly long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Spanish red originates from the Rioja region, drawing fruit from the El Consul, La Misela and Terrazas vineyards. The plots showcase \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years of age, managed through an organic and sustainable approach. The excellent \u003cstrong\u003eclimatic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the area, characterised by significant temperature variations before harvest and balanced rainfall, allow for optimal grape ripening, which is essential for developing the prized \u003cstrong\u003etannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with manual harvesting and continues with fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The use of \u003cstrong\u003edaily pump-overs\u003c\/strong\u003e and subsequent maceration on the skins ensure optimal aromatic extraction. After malolactic fermentation, partly conducted in wood, the wine matures for twenty-three months in \u003cstrong\u003enew Russian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by regular rackings. To preserve expressive authenticity, Marques de Vargas adopts a \u003cstrong\u003eno filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e and no fining approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarqués de Vargas Rioja Reserva 2020 is the magnificent result of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years old, cultivated using \u003cstrong\u003eorganic methods\u003c\/strong\u003e in the renowned vineyards of El Consul, La Misela and Terrazas. The excellent temperature variations of the vintage have given Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo an impeccable tannic structure. After a careful manual harvest, the wine matures for 23 months in new \u003cstrong\u003eRussian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e barrels, without any fining or filtration; this choice preserves a refined elegance, an enveloping complexity and the absolute expressive purity of its exceptional terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marques de Vargas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45792456114347,"sku":"58912","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/marques-de-vargas-reserva-2020_58912_1_0cd94a4b-878e-4b81-a94c-7343464b5ee0.webp?v=1773788166"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/collections\/marques-de-vargas.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}