Gran Reserva Especial Bianco

Iberian Ham, stuffed capon, truffled cheese, white veal and hake cheeks.

Our icon, a benchmark for quality wine in DO Rioja and with indisputable recognition worldwide, represents the solidity of a path begun in 1852 and masterfully maintained today. Part of its greatness lies in the fact that it is only made in vintages considered exceptional. Of resounding quality and elegance, Castillo Ygay has developed great complexity over the years without losing its exceptional freshness. Castillo Ygay is always made with the best grapes from the 40-hectare La Plana estate, planted in 1950 and located in the highest area of ​​Finca Ygay, our 300-hectare estate in Rioja Alta, at 485 meters above sea level. sea.

Production began in early October, at a slow and progressive pace, as required by the weather conditions which, in turn, contributed to the optimum development of the grapes and also helped to achieve the optimum moment of ripeness. Grapes of the Viura variety, which produces large bunches of small grapes, were the first to be harvested. Alcohol content of the grapes was 13.5%, with high levels of acidity.

252 months in 225 litres American oak barriques. 67 months in a concrete tank.

The whole cluster of grapes was crushed and then pressed in a wooden twin-screw vertical wine press. Fermentation took place in American oak barrels.