BASICS:
PRODUCER: Bodegas Muga
VINTAGE: 2013
WINE: Rioja Reserva
PRICE: Sold Out! But please browse ADDITIONAL VINTAGES AND OFFERINGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE from Muga.
REGION: Rioja – Spain
TECHNICAL:
GRAPES: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Graciano + Mazuelo
CLOSURE: Natural cork
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
BOTTLE SIZE: 750mL
CASE PACK: 12 x 750mL
ENJOY:
IDEAL TEMPERATURE: 16°C to 18°C
CELLARING: Drink now and over the next 8 to 10 years
WITH FOOD: Lamb, pork, beef, cured meats + full-flavoured cheeses
PERFECT RECIPE: Chicken + Chorizo Paella – RECIPE
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EXPERT OPINION:
“The vinification is as classic as it gets: the grapes ferment with natural yeasts with a ‘pied de cuve’ and the wine matured in new barriques the first year; it was then transferred to well-seasoned barrels for a further year of upbringing. It still feels quite oaky with some smoky aromas and some notes of roasted sesame seeds. The palate is lush and round, with polished tannins. This is a textbook Rioja at a very good price for the quality it delivers.” –LG, RobertParker.com
91 / 100 Points
