Marqués de Cáceres (Mar-kez Day Kass-er-rus) winery is located in Rioja Alta, Spain. It was founded in 1970 by the Forner family, an enterprising family that has been in the wine trade for five generations. The brand remains family-owned and women-run, led by CEO Cristina Forner. Marqués de Cáceres is one of the most widely distributed Spanish wines in the US.

Marqués de Cáceres Verdejo (~$19)

Verdejo is a white grape that grows almost exclusively in Spain. This wine is made by female winemaker, Carmen Blanco. Carmen also oversees the vine maintenance for 308 acres of Marqués de Cáceres Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is produced from 100% Verdejo grapes. They are gently pressed and fermented. The wine is kept on-lees until the time of bottling. It is pale gold in color with aromas of lime and honey with floral notes. On the palate, this light-bodied wine has good acidity with citrus flavors (grapefruit & lime) and finishes with a touch of tartness.

Marqués de Cáceres Rosé (~$19):

This rosé is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes. After destemming and light crushing, the red grapes undergo maceration with the skins for approximately 8 hours and is then fermented in stainless steel tanks. It is then kept on its fine lees for a month. It is a pale salmon in color with a delicate sweet cherry aroma. On the palate, this light-bodied rosé has bright acidity, soft cherry and strawberry flavors that finish soft, smooth and refreshing.

Each of these Spanish wines from Marqués de Cáceres are great tasting, affordable and widely available thus making them a great fit as the Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review.

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