One of the outstanding Rioja houses which is ready available throughout the United States, Marques de Caceres has made their name by providing beautiful value-driven Rioja wines since the 1990s. I have long admired their Reserva and Gran Reserva and was so impressed with how they age. I love visiting this spot in Rioja which offers a marvelous tour. Located in the Rioja Alta region, In 1970 Enrique Forner founded the winery which was an alliance between the the Cenicero region in the La Rioja Alta. This family had been focused on the wine trade for five generations, sourcing from some of the great growers and vineyards in the region in a Bordeaux like concept. Cristina Forner is the fourth generation owner of this wine family. They produce a great Grand Reserva, but their Reserva is also consistently good and commands a lower price tag. Check out the terrific value 2020 Marques de Caceres ‘Crianza’ Rioja (OB, 91) which punches well above its weight in this category. Learn more about these special Rioja wines at https://www.marquesdecaceres.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Marques de Caceres.
2023 Marques de Caceres Rose- The 2023 Rose offers orange peel and wild strawberry notes on the palate with copious minerals. This is really good for the price. Drink 2024-2028- 90
2022 Marques de Caceres Red Blend- The 2022 Red Blend combines Syrah, Grenache and Tempranillo. It is forward and juicy red fruits with Mandarin orange zest with salty soils on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2028- 89
2020 Marques de Caceres ‘Crianza’ Rioja- The 2020 ‘Crianza’ was stored in oak for three years before bottling. This is delicious and concentrated stuff that packs a punch for its price. Wild blackberry and black cherry combine with toasty oak, hazelnut and shades of blood orange zest on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2021 Marques de Caceres Garnacha- Sourced from D.O.P. Carinena, this 2021 Garnacha offers asphalt and rich red fruits on the nose with wet stone and shades of bergamot. The palate is light and coming off a bit herbal and lean in terms of red fruit flavor density. Drink 2024-2028- 88
2018 Marques de Caceres ‘Reserva’ Rioja- The 2018 ‘Reserva’ Rioja has 15% Garnacha and Graciano from Rioja Alta, blended in. This is a soft, fresh approach to the wine, offering black plum and exotic spice notes on the palate, alongside orange rind accents. Drink 2024-2031-91
2020 Marques de Caceres ‘Excellens’ Rioja- Made in the modern style, the 2020 Marques de Caceres ‘Excellens’ Rioja a delicious rendition of this wine that is drinking beautifully now at the four year mark. A rich core of espresso bean and dark fruits greet you on the palate, with plenty of minerality to back everything up. Enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2024-2034- 92