Marqués de Murrieta is named the Best Winery in Europe in the prestigious World Ranking

The prestigious publication ForbesIn its international edition, the award has placed Marqués de Murrieta in a prominent position within the global wine scene. The winery, with a rich history linked to the origin of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa), has been the top-rated European In this global ranking, it is only surpassed by the Chilean Santa Rita and the Australian Magill Estate.

For the preparation of the classification The World's 50 Best Wineries 2025The magazine considered a wide range of parameterswhich include everything from the prestige of the wines and the historical relevance from the property itself, to the quality of your wine tourism experience.

Amongst the most decisive factors To obtain this recognition, one must find the high scores whose latest vintages have received international critical acclaim, as well as the satisfaction index of its visitors, as reflected on platforms such as TripAdvisor and Google. In addition, the firm environmental and social commitment of the winery, including its quality certifications and the sustainability measures that it has implemented in its processes.

Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-SagarrigaThe president of Marqués de Murrieta expressed his satisfaction with this achievement: "This extraordinary recognition makes us It fills us with pride and reinforces our commitment to excellence.Being considered one of the best wineries on the planet is an honor we share with everyone who is part of our story. We will continue working responsibly and diligently. trying to take the name of Rioja and Spain to the highest level." He added that they received the news "with immense joy and humility, reaffirming our conviction that Spain is home to some of the best wines in the world«.

History and Leadership

The origin of Marqués de Murrieta dates back to 1852, when Don Luciano Murrieta prepared the first fine wine from RiojaApplying techniques learned in Bordeaux with the vision of lasting over time. This legacy of excellence was continued by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family 1983 since.

Under his leadership, the winery has not only established itself as a international benchmark of quality wines, but it has also achieved great success, including being one of the wineries with the most 100 Parker points in the world and having obtained the title of “Best Wine in the World” for its Castillo Ygay 2010 for W and the "Best Winery in the World" award given by Great Wine Capitals. Today, Marqués de Murrieta is a renowned ambassador of the Spain brand worldwide.