Capellanía 2019 by Marqués de Murrieta is arguably the finest white Rioja in the world—a wine revered by sommeliers, Masters of Wine, and critics across the globe. It’s a wine of structure, depth, and longevity, proving that when Viura is cultivated and vinified with care and respect, it can stand proudly alongside the world’s greatest white wines. Each vintage receives a shower of stellar scores, and 2019 is no exception: 96 points – James Suckling, 95 points – Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), 95 points – Tim Atkin MW
This wine comes exclusively from the Capellanía vineyard, a 6-hectare plot planted in 1945 at the highest point of the Ygay Estate (485 meters). The limestone-clay soils and low yields produce fruit of exceptional purity and concentration. Made from 100% Viura, Capellanía 2019 by Marqués de Murrieta is fermented and aged for 23 months in French oak barrels (Allier), followed by 13 months in concrete tanks—a process that brings both elegance and precision.
Capellanía 2019 by Marqués de Murrieta s a wine to enjoy now—or to forget in your cellar for the next 10 to 20 years. It is the white voice of Rioja, speaking with character, longevity, and aristocratic confidence.
