Cellar Herederos del Marqués de Riscal
Rioja, Spain
Year of Foundation |
1860 |
Address |
C/ Torrea, 1 |
01340 Elciego |
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Phone number |
+34 945 606 000 |
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marquesderiscal@marquesderiscal.com |
Web Page |
http://www.marquesderiscal.com/ |
Herederos de Marqués de Riscal is a winery that dates back to the year 1868 which is based in the lands of Alava Rioja, Spain and has been characterized by making wines with good aging potential. The grapes used in the preparation of their wines is grown in 1500 hectares where 500 are typical of the hold and the others are controlled. Among the varieties featured at this winery we Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano and Mazuelo.
In the early 70s, the winery expanded into the region of Rueda, cultivating 455 hectares in varieties Verdejo, Viura and Sauvignon Blan. This expansion, with other wineries, made the Rueda appellation was created. After this expansion, also stayed in the Duero region to cultivate the variety of Tinta de Toro which has 198 hectares for cultivation and belong to the Toro appellation, where the wine came "Riscal 1860 Roble".