Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto is a red produced by Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja, Rioja, Spain. Made from Tempranillo, Carignan and Graciano. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rioja
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Carignan, Graciano
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a deeply traditional Rioja, aged for many years in a mix of American and French oak before release, giving it a mature, layered character with notes of dried fruit, leather and cedar. The palate is full and structured with firm tannins softened by long ageing, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish. It is a wine built for slow drinking alongside rich, roasted meats rather than casual sipping.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rioja, Spain
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, set inland in the north along the Ebro River, and is renowned for its supple, oak-aged red wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Graciano
Graciano is a red grape from Spain's Rioja region, most often used in small proportions to add backbone and lift to blends built around Tempranillo.
More wines
From Marqués de Murrieta
- Finca Ygay Reserva — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
- Limited Edition Gran Reserva — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
- Reserva — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
- Selección Exclusiva y Limitada — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
More red wines from Rioja
- 200 Monges Reserva — Bodegas Vinícola Real, Rioja
- Arienzo Crianza — Marqués de Riscal, Rioja
- Colón — Bodegas Mugas (Muga), Rioja
- Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva — Bodegas Valdemar, Rioja
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto from?
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto is produced by Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja, Rioja, Spain.
What grapes are in Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto?
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Carignan and Graciano.