Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Dark cherry, warm spice, and a silky touch of oak make Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Cuvée Red feel instantly inviting in the glass. This Spanish red wine, with an ABV of 14.00%, brings together ripe black plum, blackberry, subtle vanilla, and a hint of pepper, carried by smooth tannins and a balanced, savory finish. As a red cuvée from Spain, it suits flavorful dishes beautifully, especially roasted lamb, grilled lamb chops, or nutty Manchego cheese, where the wine’s fruit depth and gentle structure complement rich, salty, and earthy flavors without overpowering them.

Producer Information: Marqués de Cáceres

Marqués de Cáceres is a Rioja producer based in Cenicero, in the heart of Rioja Alta, founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner after his family’s long exile-era experience in the French wine trade, including work in Bordeaux. From the start, the bodega helped modernize Rioja by emphasizing vineyard selection, cleaner fruit expression, and French oak aging rather than relying solely on the region’s older oxidative style. Its philosophy centers on controlled production, close grower relationships, and careful blending across Rioja’s varied soils and elevations to create wines with structure, freshness, and polished tannins. Beyond its classic Rioja reds, Marqués de Cáceres also produces white Rioja from grapes such as Viura and Verdejo, rosado, Gran Reserva bottlings, and Cava from traditional-method sparkling wine production, broadening its Spanish portfolio while keeping a clear focus on place-driven winemaking.