Castillo Ygay Reserva Especial 1925

Region: Rioja DOCa, Spain

Winery: Marqués de Murrieta

Style: Gran Reserva / Reserva Especial

Grape Varieties: Tempranillo & Garnacha

Aging: Extremely long-term maturation in oak + bottle aging

Historical Vintage: 1925 Castillo Ygay Reserva Especial 1925 is one of the most historic and exclusive wines ever produced in Rioja. Crafted nearly a century ago at the iconic Marqués de Murrieta estate, this wine is today considered a treasure of Spanish winemaking — a living piece of history preserved in glass.The 1925 vintage delivers a unique expression of the old Rioja style: refined, deeply complex, and surprisingly vibrant for its age. Each bottle is a museum-worthy example of how time transforms wine into something rare, emotional, and unforgettable.

Tasting Notes

Color: Brick-garnet with elegant amber reflections — typical for great aged Rioja. Aroma: Extraordinary bouquet of dried fruits, leather, antique wood, cigar box, sweet spices, dried rose petals, and balsamic nuances.

Palate: Silky, delicate and incredibly layered. Notes of dried cherry, cocoa, cedar, tobacco leaf, and warm spices.

Finish: Long, ethereal, elegant. A taste that feels more like an experience than a wine.This is collector’s wine, often enjoyed without food to appreciate every nuance. If pairing with food, choose something refined and subtle:

• aged Manchego or Idiazabal

• Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

• roasted quail or pheasant

• foie gras terrine

• dark chocolate with orange zest  But truly — this wine shines best on its own.