{"product_id":"marques-de-vargas-rioja-gran-reserva-2017-750ml","title":"Marques de Vargas Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eRioja Gran Reserva That Rivals Wines Twice the Price\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarques de Vargas is one of Rioja’s most respected estates, distinguished by its commitment to varietal correctness and minimal intervention. Only indigenous yeasts from the vineyard are used for fermentation — a philosophy that prioritizes terroir expression over the homogenizing effects of commercial yeast. Rather than chasing the heavily extracted, over-oaked style common in the appellation, Marques de Vargas produces a Gran Reserva of remarkable freshness, elegance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2017\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 94 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, caramel and thyme. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, licorice, dark chocolate and orange zest wrapped in feathery tannins and a soft sheath of acidity. A nice floral note on the bright finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate — 91 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surprisingly clean and fresh — peppery and spicy with toasty notes. 70% Tempranillo, 17% Garnacha, 13% Mazuelo, matured in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels for 23 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 91 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate creaminess and sweet spices to the blackberries and dark plums. Medium to full body with lots of dusty tannins. Subtle finish with creamy, spiced cherries. Drink or hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarques de Vargas Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 70% Tempranillo, 17% Garnacha, and 13% Mazuelo, aged 23 months in French oak. The 2017 is peppery, spiced, and layered — with black cherry, dark chocolate, and orange zest on the nose, and a long, floral finish. Built for the cellar, but approachable now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marques de Vargas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gran Reserva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural at the table — exceptional with roasted lamb, Iberian pork, cochinillo asado, rabo de toro, Jamón Ibérico, aged Manchego, and Idiazábal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112415772955,"sku":"210000049607","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/Marques_de_Vargas_Rioja_Gran_Reserva_2017.jpg?v=1769965118","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/marques-de-vargas-rioja-gran-reserva-2017-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}