Marques De Riscal Proximo

Marques De Riscal Proximo is one of the most sought after wines in Rioja Alavesa. Color: a clean appearance and an intense dark cherry color with a purple hue. Bouquet: On the young nose and open, medium intensity. Aromas of red strawberries and cherries. Taste: Medium-bodied, with a pleasant aroma of ripe fruit and a slightly fried finish. Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest and most famous estates in Rioja. It produces a range of traditional-style Rioja wines, made mainly from Tempranillo, as well as a Whitewine from Rueda. Nowadays, the property is equally famous for the distinctive hotel designed by Frank Geary, which is part of the property, as well as for its wines. The company was founded in 1858 by diplomat Camilo Hurtado de Amézega, Marquis de Riscal. He had lived in Bordeaux and decided to bring French winemaking back to his estate in Elciego. Its wines became so popular that the wire was stretched over bottle to combat counterfeiting, a feature that remains today on many Rioja wines. More than 150 years later, the current holder of the Marques de Riscal title is the majority shareholder and winemaker.