Frank Gehry unveils new Marqués de Riscal 'City of Wine'

Marqués de Riscal 'City of Wine,' a winery, hotel and spa in El Ciego, Spain, also happens to be the latest creation from architect Frank O. Gehry.

Vinos de los Herederos de Marqués de Riscal is renowned as the vanguard of tradition and innovation in Spanish winemaking. Founded in 1858, it was the first winery in Rioja that produced wine according to Bordeaux techniques, a completely revolutionary concept at the time. In 1972, Marqués de Riscal was the first winery to introduce Sauvignon Blanc in Rueda, which ultimately led to the formation of the region as a DO. It was also the first winery to create a “Super Rioja” wine. Today, Barón de Chirel. Marqués de Riscal products can be found in more than 70 countries and its wines have earned some of the most distinguished international awards and acclaim as well as media recognition.