Bodegas Muga Reserva Rioja 2019
Bodegas Muga S.L. · Bodegas Muga, Haro, Rioja Alta
When the rest of Rioja rushed to modernize in the 1990s — switching to French oak, adopting international varieties, chasing Parker points — Muga went the other way. They built their own cooperage and committed to traditional methods.
Nose
Ripe cherry, leather, cedar, vanilla, dried herbs
Palate
Dark berry fruit, silky tannins, toasted oak, baking spice, subtle tobacco
Finish
Long and elegant with lingering cedar, cherry, and gentle earthy notes
- Varietal
- Tempranillo (70%), Garnacha (20%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%)
- Blend
- Tempranillo (70%), Garnacha (20%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%)
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Rioja Alta, clay-limestone soils at 500m elevation
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Rioja Sangria: 4 oz Bodegas Muga Reserva · 1 oz brandy · 0.5 oz triple sec · 1 oz fresh orange juice · Seasonal fruit · Cinnamon stick.
Food Pairing
Lamb chops with rosemary and roasted garlic — the wine's cedar and berry fruit stand up to the richness of the lamb.
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