In the fifth episode of this season, we visit one of the most celebrated names in Spanish wine: Marqués de Murrieta, a historic estate in Rioja with a global reputation for elegance, craftsmanship, and long-term vision.Our guest is Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, owner and driving force behind the estate’s modern transformation. In this episode, Vicente shares his personal story—from inheriting the winery at a young age to leading it into a new era of international prestige. Together, we explore how patience, heritage, and innovation converge in the making of wines like Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial and the widely loved Marqués de Murrieta Reserva.We also take a look at the family’s second estate, Pazo de Barrantes, where the philosophy of slow winemaking and terroir expression is equally embraced in their age-worthy Albariños.The wines of Marqués de Murrieta and Pazo de Barrantes are proudly imported and distributed in the Netherlands by Verbunt Verlinden — your go-to source for these outstanding Spanish wines.An in-depth article about Marqués de Murrieta and a full tasting note on Castillo Ygay 2012 can be found on the Dutch Wine Apprentice website, click here for the direct link.

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