Marqués de Riscal
Elciego, Álava • Founded in 1858 • D.O.Ca. Rioja
"Where time stands still and the avant-garde comes to life. Marqués de Riscal is the bridge between Bordeaux heritage and Frank Gehry's architectural genius."
Heirs to the Bordeaux Tradition
Founded by Camilo Hurtado de Amézaga, Marqués de Riscal is not just a winery; it is the origin of modern wine in Rioja Alavesa. It was the first institution to implement French winemaking techniques on Spanish soil, under the tutelage of Bordeaux masters, setting a standard of quality that persists to this day. Its commitment to the purity of the terroir is reflected in its iconic golden mesh, a global symbol of prestige and authenticity recognized by the most discerning collectors.
Cult Selection
Marqués de Riscal Reserva
The flagship of the house. A wine that stands out for its balsamic balance, notes of ripe black fruit, and silky tannins after 24 months of aging in American oak, following the historical parameters of the Reserva category.
Gran Reserva: Centenary Vines
Originating from vines over 80 years old, this wine is a lesson in longevity. With 32 months in wood, it offers a tertiary complexity that has been systematically praised in the Guía Peñín for its classic elegance.
Barón de Chirel
Rioja's first "signature wine." An extreme selection of low-yield grapes that combines power, modernity, and deep minerality, often awarded in Decanter World Wine Awards competitions.
Organic Viticulture and Future
Marqués de Riscal has transformed all of its vineyards in the D.O. Rueda region and a large part of its heritage in Elciego towards organic certification. This respect for the ecosystem ensures that each harvest is an honest and vibrant expression of the Rioja Alavesa soil.