Muga Seleccion Especial Reserva Rioja 2020

Muga Selección Especial Reserva Rioja, Spain, 2020     

Grapes: A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 7% Mazuelo and 3% Graciano. Indigenous yeast fermentation in oak vats. Egg white fining. Aged for 26 months using new French oak barrels which were made at the bodega's own cooperage. 

Muga Selección Especial 2020 has a deep appearance and a lovely, typical black-cherry, wine-red colour.

It has a very intense nose with a lot of complex aromas in which the very ripe fruit notes come to the fore, together with spices like clove and vanilla, as well as notes of chocolate and cocoa from the wood.

On the palate, the attack is dominated by the polished tannins and a backbone which is very well balanced with the smooth mouth-feel. It has very well integrated acidity which will give it great potential for ageing. The finish is long and complex, with the hints of ripe fruit returning, together with the toasted nuances.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"Style: taut, balanced, juicy, full-bodied, complex. Aroma: expressive, balanced, creamy oak, red berry notes, ripe fruit, balsamic herbs. Flavour: flavourful, full of life, round, fine bitter notes, taut."

94/100 points, GUIA PENIN (Spain), May 2024

This wine will go well with red meats, lamb, all types of game dishes and grilled rockfish.