Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2018 is made with Tempranillo complemented with a touch of Graciano. The grapes come from old vines, planted before the 70s, located in the best calcareous clay soils of the Rioja Alavesa. A historic reserve from a prestigious, recognized and classic winery, perfectly adapted to new times. It has a long aging of 24 months in American oak barrels and a minimum refining period in the bottle of one year. Now it is in a great moment of consumption. Surely, for many, their inclination for Rioja began with a good bottle of Marqués de Riscal. We are talking about a heavyweight and one of the brands most recognized by the general public. Founded in 1858, its history is full of merits: it was a pioneer in producing quality wines in Rioja following the Bordeaux style and methods and has led an excellent transition to our types with a range of very well positioned wines. Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2019 pairs well with ham, semi-cured cheeses, stews with not very spicy sauces, cooked or stewed legumes, poultry, red meats, grilled meats and roasts.