WINE DESCRIPTION
Muga Aro is a highly sought-after wine produced by Bodegas Muga, a renowned winery located in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The vineyards used to produce Muga Aro are situated on the foothills of the Obarenes Mountains, where the vines benefit from a unique microclimate and soil composition. The winemaking process involves a careful selection of the best grapes, which are fermented in oak barrels and aged for several years before release. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant, with notes of dark fruit, spices, and vanilla. Muga Aro is a perfect example of the traditional Rioja style, with a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This 2014 vintage of Muga Aro is an intense and complex wine, with an intense ruby color that hints of dark fruits.On the nose, it has ripe cherry and blackberry aromas, with spicy notes of cinnamon, pepper, and anise. On the palate, it has an intense and balanced acidity, with ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum flavors, and a hint of spice and minerality. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and blackberry. An exquisite Rioja that will age gracefully for years to come.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2056
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Muga
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.5
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