Marqués de Riscal
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva
Rioja Alavesa
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2031), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2031, with a drinking horizon to 2037.
The ‘15 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva.
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, 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 Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Marqués de Riscal's 2015 Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About Marqués de Riscal
Marqués de Riscal's Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Manchego cheese with quince paste
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled chorizo or Spanish charcuterie
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015?
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
What does Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 taste like?
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2037. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2031. 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 Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015?
Pair this wine with Slow-roasted lamb shoulder; Manchego cheese with quince paste; or Grilled chorizo or Spanish charcuterie.