WINE DESCRIPTION
This Muga Selección Especial (Reserva) is an excellent Spanish red wine crafted in the Rioja region. The dark ruby color of this wine is topped off with an intense and complex nose of ripe dark fruits, toasted notes, and a hint of oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a persistent finish. The flavors of dark cherry and blackberry are complemented by a touch of spice, vanilla, and tobacco. This is an elegant and sophisticated Rioja that will pair perfectly with a variety of dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Muga Selección Especial (Reserva) is a deep ruby-colored Rioja with aromas of ripe red fruit and hints of oak, spice, and leather.On the palate it is medium-bodied with a soft, velvety texture. It is packed with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum, with a touch of earthiness and hints of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant balance of tannin and acidity. The overall impression is one of finesse and elegance.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Tempranillo
Graciano
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
4.2
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