MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA
DALMAU RESERVA 2020
RIOJA ALTA DOCA • SPAIN • PAGO CANAJAS SINGLE VINEYARD
"The avant-garde and power of a single vineyard. A dry, dense and sophisticated red, made in Pago Canajas to redefine the limits of great pago wines."
Pago Avant-Garde and the Finesse of French Oak
Dalmau Reserva 2020 is made by Marqués de Murrieta with grapes from Pago Canajas, a 9-hectare estate-owned vineyard in Finca Ygay, Rioja Alta, on red clay soils with rolled stones. It is a dry wine, a blend of 82% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Graciano, with 17 months of aging in Allier French oak barrels and 13 more months in concrete tanks before bottling. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Rioja wines, Tempranillo wines and collector's wines.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Marqués de Murrieta (est. 1852).
Region of Origin: Rioja Alta (D.O.Ca. Rioja), Spain.
Vineyard Origin: Pago Canajas (Finca Ygay), 9 hectares, 465 m altitude, planted in 1950.
Vintage: 2020.
Grape Varieties: 82% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Graciano.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: 17 months in Allier French oak barrels and 13 months in concrete tanks.
Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16 °C - 18 °C.
SKU / MPN: ES-DALMAU-2020-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Very deep ruby red, dense, with a garnet rim.
Nose: Very ripe black fruit, bitter chocolate, roasted coffee, nutmeg and a mineral and balsamic background.
Palate: Powerful and dry, with ripe, polished tannins, good freshness and a very long, elegant and balsamic finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Pairing: Grilled Tomahawk, Rib Eye or New York, large game (venison, wild boar), roast suckling lamb, braised oxtail and dishes with black-fruit or bitter chocolate reductions. See the guide to wines for lamb and game.
Suggested Moments:
- Gourmet Barbecue (Carne Asada): Cuts through the fat of the best cuts.
- Business: Exclusive business lunches.
- Special Celebration: Anniversaries and professional achievements.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors of pago wines.
- Family Meal: Sundays and festive banquets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the specific origin of this wine?
It comes from Pago Canajas, a 9-hectare estate-owned vineyard within Finca Ygay, in Rioja Alta, at 465 meters of altitude, planted in 1950.
Is this wine dry, off-dry or sweet?
It is dry, with practically no residual sugar after fermentation.
What is the cellaring potential of the 2020 vintage?
Under optimal conditions it can evolve remarkably over the next two decades.
Is decanting recommended?
Yes; it is recommended to decant it 45 to 60 minutes before serving.
Where can I buy Dalmau Reserva 2020 in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.