XR - Reserva 2020

At Marqués de Riscal, there used to be "winemaker's wines" among its Historic Reservas, like the Reserva Medoc and the XR, which never became commercial names. In the tradition of the Jerez capataces (cellarmasters), the enologist marked some of the barrels in chalk with the letters XR as a consequence of having found special characteristics which were not present in others.

This XR was never marketed as such but was always a reference point for the master winemaker.

This custom lasted almost a century, between the harvests of 1869 and 1964. XR 2015, its first vintage, pays tribute to all the master winemakers who, from Jean Pineau to today, have helped to forge a part of the greatest history of Spanish wine in Marqués de Riscal

Appearance: Intense black cherry color with great depth and minimal signs of evolution.

Nose: Very expressive, with notes of liquorice, cinnamon, and black pepper, complemented by a subtle touch of cask aging, revealing complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit.

Palate: Fresh and smooth, with a solid structure and silky tannins. The long, persistent finish offers balsamic hints of exceptional quality.

Food Matches: Pairs well with ham, mild cheeses, gently spiced casseroles, pulse-based dishes, poultry, red meat, grills, and roasts.