Marqués de Murrieta
Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2049), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2049, with a drinking horizon to 2057.
The ‘16 Rioja Gran Reserva.
Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 is a Tempranillo from Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Marqués de Murrieta's 2016 Rioja Gran Reserva is a Tempranillo from Spain.
About Marqués de Murrieta
Marqués de Murrieta's Rioja Gran Reserva is a Tempranillo from Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Magret duck with redcurrant and honey mustard reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016?
Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 is a Tempranillo from Spain.
What does Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 taste like?
Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2057. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2049. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva 2016?
Pair this wine with Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta; or Magret duck with redcurrant and honey mustard reduction.