Marqués de Cáceres is a family‑run Rioja estate founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner, who brought home the Bordeaux techniques he refined at Château Camensac and Château Larose‑Trintaudon. Rooted in Cenicero in Rioja Alta, the winery became a modernizing force in the region—reducing traditional oak aging, prioritizing fruit purity, and pioneering the use of high‑quality French oak. Today, under Cristina Forner’s leadership, Marqués de Cáceres continues to craft elegant, terroir‑driven wines sourced from vineyards across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, standing as one of Spain’s most recognized ambassadors for contemporary Rioja.

The 2019 Gran Reserva is a classic, old‑vine Rioja built on Tempranillo with small amounts of Graciano and Garnacha, sourced from 65–85‑year‑old vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. It shows an intense, deep color with lightly brick‑red edges, and the nose layers mature fruit (figs), spice, fine oak, and leather, giving it that unmistakable Gran Reserva complexity. On the palate, it’s described as silky, full, lively, and long‑finishing, with polished tannins and a softly spicy close.