Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2018

A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano.

The Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva shows off its elegance and soft, sweet ways, its complexity and its freshness. Medium-high, shiny red robe, very pure, almost monochrome, but with increasing depth of colour from the rim towards the heart of the glass. Very fruity on the nose, fresher fruit and floral notes throughout, but without becoming. You can find fresh, jammy cherry, red-berry fruit compote, a touch of liquorice and aniseed, and hints of fennel and white blossom. The rich spectrum of aromas is so great that it barely leaves room for the hints of oaky spices to make an appearance. Smooth mouth-feel with a predominance of sweet, well-rounded tannins. A presence of natural acidity which has become blurred and in no way intrudes. The aftertaste is long and silky, with a curious mixture of the sweet shop and mineral sensations coming through.