Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja Blanco

Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja Blanco - 1986

Item # 38497 750mL
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Color
White
Vintage
1986
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Producer
Marqués de Murrieta
Grape Variety
Viura
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Tasting Notes

An exceptional older vintage of white Rioja from the respected Marqués de Murrieta estate. Made from old Viura vines, this is the 13th time the wine has ever been produced.

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