Muga 2020 Reserva Rioja D.O.Ca.

70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo+Graciano.

Vinifikation:
Strenge Selektion des Leseguts. Gärung in großen Eichenholzfässern mit natürlichen Hefen, danach folgt die malolaktische Gärung. Ausbau zu 50% franz. Barriques und 50% amerikanische Barriques für 24 Monate. Danach Schönung mit natürlichem Hühnereiweiß.

Sensorik:
Frucht, Vanille, Holznote, alles da, eleganter Stil, milde Säure, Spitzen-Rioja aus bestem Haus.

Passt zu Serrano-Schinken, Lamm aus dem Ofen.

Parker:
"The 2020 Reserva showcases wines from the Haro region and is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano fermented in oak vat with a seven-day maceration. It was aged in barrel for 24 months—80% French and the rest are from central Europe and America. It was bottled at 14.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.55. This is a very reliable wine, keeping the profile year after year: ripe, juicy with integrated oak, spicy and tasty, with fine tannins with an approachable profile. This is a gentler year that is going to be a success with the general public. Balanced and gentle. They produced 936,000 bottles. It was bottled in June 2023." 93 Punkte

Suckling:
"Ripe but fresh nose of currants, blackberries, chocolate and plums. Not a big red, rather fluid and medium-bodied with soft tannins. A juicy, drinkable Muga Reserva that is already appealing. Enjoy now." 92 Punkte