Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Bodegas Muga |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Deep red robe in which you can detect purple hues which confirm the youthful, potent character of this wine. You can pick out a range of perfectly balanced aromas which go from various ripe red-berry fruits like cherries and strawberries to such exotic aromas as coconut and vanilla. In the retronasal phase you can appreciate the quality of the spices and toasted aromas obtained from the oak. In the mouth, the wine proves to be pleasant, with a honeyed attack which quickly gives way to a lively, fresh character. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Rioja is one Spain's most famous wine regions and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Its two most important red grapes are Tempranillo and Garnacha.
When it comes to Rioja reds, there are 4 categories of ageing to keep in mind:
Joven - There are no specific requirements here, but these wines tend to be 1-2 years old.
Crianza - Thes...
