Marques del Silvo, Gran Reserva Tempranillo Rioja 2015

93 points Wine Enthusiast
"Dark garnet in the glass, this wine has a nose of blackberry, dark chocolate and dried Mediterranean herbs. Black cherry and cassis flavors hit the tastebuds first and are followed up by notes of anise, Chambord and chocolate covered mint. Tannins slowly extend their influence on the palate, playing backup to a mélange of flavors that winds down to a soft finish marked with notes of cranberry and milk chocolate."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Renowned worldwide as one of the pillars of Rioja, the origins of Bodega Marqués del Silvo are deeply linked to the development of the appellation. Located 50 km from the historic city of Logrono, the Bodega is surrounded by 150 hectares of extremely well-kept and carefully managed vineyards alongside the Ebro River. Located in a unique environment between the vineyards and mountains, the cellar crafts a range of high-quality wines, including this unrivaled Marques del Silvo Gran Reserva, which has received national and international recognition since the very first vintage. For these aged wines, the winery counts on a barrel stock room, comprising fine-grained oak barrels of French and American origin with different levels of toast that are combined to add the best contribution of toasted and spicy hints to the wines. Tasting Notes: Perfumed, slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, licorice, wild herbs and elegant vanilla. Extremely long, with resonating sweetness, gently tannic and very long finish. Food Pairings: Perfect pairing for a succulent Sirloin steak, roasted lamb, on the bone rib-eye steak or beef wellington.