Castillo Ygay 2012 Named Best Rioja in Decanter’s 2025 Report

We’re delighted to announce that Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012 has been awarded Best Rioja in Decanter’s Rioja Report 2025, scoring an impressive 98 points.

Praised for its “freshness, purity of fruit, and long velvety finish,” Castillo Ygay 2012 was recognised as a benchmark gran reserva—elegant, expressive, and true to its heritage.

This accolade reaffirms Castillo Ygay’s position as a reference point in the region and a standout example of Rioja’s enduring fine wine tradition.

Explore Castillo Ygay 2012 and discover why the classics continue to shape the conversation on Rioja’s finest wines.