Grape Masters S02E05 – Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja

Grape Masters S02E05 – Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja.

We are proud to present the fifth episode of Season 2 of Grape Masters, featuring one of Spain’s most iconic and globally admired wineries: Marqués de Murrieta.

In this special episode, we travel to the heart of Rioja to meet Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, owner and visionary behind the modern renaissance of Marqués de Murrieta. What began as a personal journey of legacy and loss has grown into a global benchmark for fine wine—with deep roots in heritage and an eye firmly on the future.

From the meticulous, decade-long creation of Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial to the everyday elegance of the Marqués de Murrieta Reserva, Vicente shares how patience, precision, and purpose guide every decision. We also explore the family’s second estate, Pazo de Barrantes in Rías Baixas, and how their philosophy carries from Albariño to Tempranillo.

Highlights from the Episode

• Elegance over Power – Why Murrieta chose balance over boldness in an era of high-extraction wines.
• Restoring Castillo Ygay – A 19th-century icon reborn, symbolizing Murrieta’s blend of history and innovation.
• Two Regions, One Vision – The link between Rías Baixas and Rioja through a philosophy of patience and precision.
• Building a Global Brand – How Murrieta became one of Spain’s most prestigious wine names—without relying on advertising.
• A Wine Worth the Wait – We taste the legendary Castillo Ygay 2012, which earned a 98-point DWA score.

Spanish Wine with a Global Soul

Marqués de Murrieta is not just preserving Rioja tradition—it’s reimagining it for a new generation. Whether you’re drawn to powerful stories or perfectly crafted wines, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Season 2, Episode 5 of Grape Masters is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major platforms. Be sure to subscribe and follow us to stay up to date with the latest stories from the world’s most inspiring wineries.

Read More

Click here for our in-depth article on Marqués de Murrieta, including a review of the wine we shared with Vicente: the 2012 Castillo Ygay.

Marqués de Murrieta, is imported and sold in the Netherlands by Verbunt Verlinden. We extend our thanks to Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Arthur de Lencquesaing and Floris Verlinden for their time and collaboration on this episode. Photo credits: Dutch Wine Apprentice and Marqués de Murrieta.