Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Unfiltered 2022, Rioja, Spain

REGION 
Rioja, Spain

 

VARIETAL 
70% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, Graciano & Mazuelo

 

TASTING NOTES

 

93pts - James Suckling

"Chocolate, dark fruit and spices with pinecone. Medium- to full-bodied, succulent, with polished tannins, length and definition on the finish. This comes from various plots planted within a radius of 25 km from the winery. A blend of tempranillo, garnacha, mazuelo and graciano. Drink or hold."

 

93pts - Wine Enthusiast

"With a mix of fresh blackberry and black cherry notes, this has crystalline precision to go with its rich array of flavors. It's framed by aromas of licorice root, tobacco, coffee-toffee, and baking chocolate, finishing with chalk dust and earthy spice. It'll be excellent over the next 7-10 years."

 

91pts - Vinous

"The 2022 Reserva was aged 24 months in casks made in Muga’s own cooperage (80% French oak, 20% American) and blends Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. On the nose, fine oak tones of cedar, sandalwood and subtle spice frame red and black fruit with balsamic hints. The palate is dry and juicy, with fine, reactive tannins that lend a slightly compact structure. Fruit and gentle grip echo through the finish."

 

(Practicing Organic & Sustainable)