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Cristina Forner heads Marques de Caceres, one of the great Rioja brands that is readily available in the United States.

Marques de Caceres

February 10, 2026

Its s my pleasure to share an outstanding house in Rioja that is readily 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 had a great visit to their location 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 ‘Gran Reserva Vendima Seleccionada’ Rioja (OB, 95) which is one of the finest wines I have ever had from this house. This is pure, concatenated and beautifully structured Rioja. Learn more about these special Rioja wines at https://www.marquesdecaceres.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Marques de Caceres.

2019 Marques de Caceres ‘Gran Reserva Vendima Seleccionada’ Rioja- The dazzling 2019 Marques de Caceres ‘Gran Reserva Vendima Seleccionada’ Rioja is a concentrated and powerful wine from this warm vintage. Once on the nose this takes on roasted figs alongside molten chocolate, anise and cedar notes. The palate is viscous and fresh with terrific tension and salty minerality. A totally gorgeous bottling, enjoy now and over the next twenty years to come. Drink 2026-2046- 95

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