Marques de Murrieta

The Foundation of Fine Spanish Wine

Founded in 1852 by Luciano de Murrieta, Marqués de Murrieta is the historic cornerstone of Rioja. As the first estate to export fine wine from the region, Murrieta established a legacy built on the classic Bordeaux château model—crafting estate-grown, long-aged wines capable of evolving for decades. Today, under the visionary leadership of Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga and master winemaker María Vargas, the winery seamlessly bridges its monumental heritage with modern technical perfection. Its global status is undeniable, withForbes recently recognizing Marqués de Murrieta as theBest Winery in Europe in its international rankings.

The Magic of Finca Ygay

Unlike many Rioja houses that blend fruit from across the valley, all Marqués de Murrieta wines are sourced exclusively fromFinca Ygay, a magnificent 300-hectare single estate in Rioja Alta.

• The Microclimate: Positioned at the southernmost point of Rioja Alta, the estate benefits from a unique confluence of Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean warmth, yielding grapes with structural power and bracing acidity.

• The Evolution of Style: Under María Vargas's direction, the estate has subtly moved away from heavily oxidative oak notes toward a more fruit-forward, terroir-focused style. By using cleaner wood regimes and increasing the percentages of native varieties like Graciano and Mazuelo, the wines display impeccable purity alongside their classic structural frames.

The Crown Jewels of Rioja

Our collection features the complete spectrum of the estate’s genius, from standard-bearing classics to rare, allocation-only masterworks:

• Marqués de Murrieta Reserva: The flagship bottling. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano, Mazuelo, and Garnacha, it offers a sophisticated profile of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, and velvet-smooth tannins.

• Gran Reserva: Sourced from a rigorous selection of old-vine plots, this wine undergoes extended aging to reveal deeper aromatic layers of leather, tobacco leaf, and balsamic complexity.

• Capellanía: A groundbreaking white Rioja made from 100% Viura. Barrel-aged in French oak, it breaks the mold of traditional whites by delivering an intense, textured palate of golden apple, almond blossom, and a striking mineral spine built for long cellaring.

• Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial: One of the most legendary red wines on the planet. Produced only in exceptional vintages, this iconic bottling has achieved perfect 100-point scores from international critics on multiple occasions. It represents the absolute pinnacle of Spanish winemaking—ethereal, robust, and immortal.

A Sister Estate in Rías Baixas

The Cebrián-Sagarriga family’s dedication to terroir also extends to northwestern Spain withPazo de Barrantes. Included in our collection, these ultra-premium Albariño expressions show the same obsessive precision as their Rioja counterparts, trading the warmth of Ygay for the vibrant, saline-drenched fruit of the Atlantic coast.

An Unparalleled Gastronomic Match

The natural acidity and structured tannins of Murrieta’s reds make them spectacular food companions. They are the definitive choice for pairing with roasted lamb, prime cuts of beef seared over vine shoots, or aged Manchego cheese. Meanwhile, the rich complexity of Capellanía stands up beautifully to smoked fish, roasted poultry, and complex reduction sauces.

Shop Marqués de Murrieta at ZYN

Discover the depth of our Marqués de Murrieta collection in-store at ZYN Calgary or browse our curated inventory online at ZYN.ca. We offer expert-led selection for collectors and enthusiasts looking to experience the sovereign standard of Spain.