The tireless search for perfection

History

A history written day by day by a family

The origin of Marqués de Murrieta winery is also the origin of Rioja. Don Luciano Murrieta, applying techniques learned in Bordeaux, made the first Rioja wine in 1852, with the intention of sustaining it over time.

Don Luciano’s vision was clear from the very beginning: to create a fine Rioja wine with great ageing potential and to take it beyond Spain’s borders. For this reason, he did not hesitate to export the legendary 1852 vintage to countries such as Mexico and Cuba, marking both the birth of Rioja and its first step onto the international stage.

In the Castillo, noble materials merge in perfect union with the latest technologies, turning one of Europe’s oldest buildings into a benchmark of modernity and balance.


Thanks to its historical significance to the world of wine, its heritage and the architecture of the building itself, the Castillo de Ygay, and thus the head-quarters of Marqués de Murrieta, was declared a museum in 2019.

Marqués de Murrieta Estates and Wines is led since 1983 by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, characterized by their professionalism and daily effort. The Cebrián- Sagarriga siblings, feeling proud of their Galician roots, remember their parents every day with love and gratitude:

“Our parents started a great familiar and corporate project which we aim to continue with the same strength and enthusiasm. They transmitted us the value of a united family, they showed us the daily effort and the meaning of sacrifice. They conveyed to us the need to respect the past without neglecting the future, looking ahead continuously. They gave us their faith, their confidence, their love for life and for all the people around us, their generosity and, in essence, their charming way of living” Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell.

A new winery next to Ygay Castle (19th century)

Marqués de Murrieta's major renovation project was completed in 2021 with the inauguration of a new production area, a complex of buildings covering more than 25,000 square metres, built next to Ygay Castle. These spacious facilities are equipped with the latest technology for wine production, making them one of the most avant-garde buildings in the world. These innovative facilities are surrounded by more than 50,000 square metres of gardens that create an idyllic setting.

With this project, the winery has been completely modernised without altering its roots and identity.

Its origin, Ygay Castle, blends perfectly with the future, the new winery, forming a balanced project with a vision of constant growth in quality.

Philosophy

A unique vision within the world of wine

A way of living that begins in the earth with each grape and that we share with the world through our wines. We are a family bound together with a team of people who share the same goal: to keep our tradition alive, to believe in ourselves, in the quality that we can offer and in striving for excellence every day. We work with our hands, our minds, and our hearts, applying technology, always in balance with our history.

Marqués de Murrieta is constantly evolving, with new, transformative, and visionary ideas. Ideas that help us adapt to new times, new consumers, to ourselves and to our dreams. Marqués de Murrieta takes pride in knowing that our vocation leads us to always do what we love, just as we love to do it. It is the passion of dignifying our vineyard, every grape, every bottle, and every glass of wine in every corner of the world where we go.

Estate

The vineyard is our origin

Our vineyards are our history, our uniqueness and passion.

Our wines are born in our Finca Ygay estate, a 300-hectare vineyard located in the south of Rioja Alta, surrounding our winery and allowing us to exert exhaustive control over the quality of our wines from the very beginning.

Our team, led by María Vargas, and helped by a privileged climate and a meticulous care of our vineyards, is able to produce wines with a unique personality.

More about our wines

Our wines

Marqués de Murrieta
D.O.Ca. Rioja

Marqués de Murrieta<br>2021

Marqués de Murrieta
2021
Marqués de Murrieta<br>Gran Reserva 2016

Marqués de Murrieta
Gran Reserva 2016
Castillo Ygay 2012 <B> LIMITED UNITS </B>

Castillo Ygay 2012 LIMITED UNITS

Dalmau 2020

Dalmau 2020
Capellanía 2020

Capellanía 2020
Primer Rosé 2024

Primer Rosé 2024
Castillo Ygay Blanco Gran Reserva Especial 1986

Castillo Ygay Blanco Gran Reserva Especial 1986

Foundation

"If you have much, give much; if you have little, give little — but always give."

The Marqués de Murrieta Foundation is responsible for ensuring the upkeep of its facilities and the conservation of the equipment and documentation in its custody.

The Foundation also allocates resources to help disadvantaged groups and families, with a strong, personal commitment.

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Enjoy, from home, the magic that our Castillo de Ygay hides.

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