2021 Marques De Riscal reserva

傳統酒莊味道，但更容易上手：木桶帶出香料與雪櫻果，成熟又有條理。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 桶陳風味 → 橡木香和烘烤香包裹果味，飲起來更有層次不刺鼻。
2) 結構平衡 → 酸度提亮、單寧細緻，配飯配肉都好駕馭。
3) 高性價比 → 大牌技術、評論分數高，但價位親民，派對或送禮都合適。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
先聞到黑櫻桃、黑莓和甘草的暗香，橡木帶來雪松、烘烤和香料感。入口是中偏飽滿，酸度清晰推動，單寧磨得細膩，收結乾淨帶點刀感。醒個四十五分鐘，果香會打開，口腔質地會更順。

【田地與釀造】
來自Rioja Alavesa的老牌酒莊，山坡與較涼的夜溫令果實保持緊緻，酒廠以傳統的桶陳工序（Reserva 樣式）加上現代控溫發酵，產出既有陳年潛力又能早飲的風格。軟木塞封口，桶味與果實比例拿捏得好。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末家宴的烤羊腿、好友聚會的牛扒、想吃西班牙芝士配小吃時，或是配港式燒味、煎牛腸粉，都很配。醒酒後更能跟濃味菜式抗衡。

【降維打擊對比】
同分數位元的大牌可能更貴；這瓶用傳統陳年與現代釀法取得平衡，價格更實在，既可當日飲也能短期陳放。非常適合想省心又求品質的香港飲家。

A classic Rioja Reserva that balances ripe dark fruit with seasoned oak — polished, focused and ready to enjoy.

【Why choose it?】
1) Traditional barrel ageing -> Gives a layered oak spice that frames fruit without overwhelming it, so you get immediate complexity.
2) Well-judged structure -> Polished tannins and bright acidity make it versatile at the table, so it pairs with richer Asian and Western dishes.
3) Proven pedigree at strong value -> From one of Rioja’s storied houses and earning high critic scores, it delivers cellar-worthy style without the headline price.

【Sommelier’s Private Notes】
On the nose: black cherry, ripe blackberry, hints of licorice and a floral lift; oak brings cedar, toast and sweet spice. On the palate: medium–full body, incisive acidity and polished, focused tannins that carve a clean, chiseled finish. Shows restraint rather than flamboyance — elegant but not shy. Best after a short decant to open the mid-palate.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】
Made by Marques de Riscal in Rioja Alavesa, the wine is matured in oak (traditional Reserva regime) and bottled under cork. Vineyards in the Alavesa sub-region give a combination of mineral tension and ripe fruit due to higher altitude soils and cooler nights. The house blends classic barrel work with modern precision in extraction and élevage.

【Occasion】
Perfect for a weekend roast with friends, a family dinner pairing with braised beef or lamb curry, or a tapas night where structure and spice meet charred meats.

【Competitive Edge】
Compared to big-name, over-priced alternatives, this Reserva offers top-tier Rioja structure and critic-backed quality at a very approachable price — polished, reliable and food-friendly.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5 - 15.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice, toasty oak, cedar, floral lift, polished tannins, bright acidity, medium–full body, chiseled finish, savory note
• Food Matching: Roast lamb / lamb curry, Grilled or pan-seared steak, Spanish cheeses (Manchego), Cantonese roast meats / beef cheung fun, Hearty stews and braised beef
• Grape Variety: Graciano : 100%, Tempranillo , Garnacha , Mazuelo , Other ,

Winery

Marques de Riscal 成立於19世紀，為 Rioja 区的經典酒莊之一。位於 Riojа Alavesa，酒莊長期以橡木桶陳與嚴謹的田間管理著稱。酒廠在保留傳統陳年風格的同時，採用現代化控溫與精準釀造，穩定生產出可即飲又有陳年能力的 Reserva。 葡萄園多坐落於較高海拔的坡地，土壤礦物感明顯，晝夜溫差有利於保留酸度與香氣深度。

Marques de Riscal is one of Rioja’s oldest and most influential houses, founded in the 1860s. Based in Rioja Alavesa, the estate combines traditional barrel-ageing with modern cellar techniques. Known for consistent Reserve and Gran Reserva bottlings, the house emphasizes balanced oak integration and vineyard selection across higher-altitude Alavesa plots.