2019 Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga Rioja

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2019 Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga Rioja

2019 Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga Rioja

More from Tempranillo Rioja Spain Bodegas Muga S.A.
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The 2019 Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga Rioja was a Merchant's Pick

Flagship Rioja Is "One For The Cellar"

July 05, 2024

There have been many excellent Torre Muga's over the years, but this one is in a league of its own.

This tasty Tempranillo is the flagship wine from Bodegas Muga in Rioja, Spain.  The flavors hit you like a wave and keep coming; it is really something special.
 

The secret?  
 

Muga's high-elevation and terroir-driven fruit yield dense berries and dynamic minerality.  It is wildly expressive and long on the finish.​​​​​​​

A thrilling bouquet of cassis and assorted pure dark fruits, lead pencil, graphite, white flowers, and spice-laced aromas and flavors. Integrated oak, flawless balance, sweet tannins, and a gorgeous finish, makes this particular Torre Muga "a thrilling bottle of Rioja." Jeb Dunnuck

What We Like Most About Torre Muga
 

Our favorite characteristic of this wine - which, by the way, could be a meal by itself - is the wave of balsamic notes that subtly runs through this beautiful red. From entry to finish, the polished tannins provide the power, but the silky fruit and gracefully balanced acidity provide the pleasure.   

Enjoy the 2019 Bodegas Muga Torre Muga as you would your favorite California Cabernet or right bank Bordeaux - it deserves a seat at your table right next to them.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Enjoy now and over the next 20 years.

 

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Add to your cellar as you would your favorite California Cabernet or right bank Bordeaux.

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98+

“A glorious bouquet of cassis, graphite, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and crushed stone.”

Jeb Dunnuck • 98+ / 100

"The 2019 Torre Muga is always a more powerful, ripe expression of Rioja that never loses its sense of place. Deep ruby/purple, with a glorious bouquet of cassis, graphite, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and crushed stone, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a deep, pure, multi-dimensional texture, building tannins, and good acidity. It's young, unevolved, yet oh, so promising. Hide bottles for 7-8 years if you can, and it will cruise for 20-30 years. The blend is 80% Tempranillo and the balance Mazuelo and Graciano, aged 18 months in French oak."
97

“Enduring finish.”

Wine Enthusiast • 97 / 100

"Deep violet-red in the glass, this wine has a nose of black cherry, black currant, vanilla and dried Mediterranean herbs. Deep-set tannins coat the tongue and gums before revealing blackberry-preserve, butterscotch, anisette and violet flavors. The enduring finish offers a splash of pomegranate."
97

“One for the cellar.”

James Suckling • 97 / 100

"Intense nose of black fruit, ink, roasted espresso, black truffle and dried rosemary. It’s full-bodied with so much power and concentration. Firm but very velvety and integrated tannins. Deep core of black fruit. Yet, it’s not heavy. Long. One for the cellar. Try this from 2027."

Producer: Bodegas Muga S.A.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Subregion: Others

Varietal: Tempranillo

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml

Code: W00364-2019-750

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