2020 Torre Muga Bodegas Muga Rioja 0.75l

2020 Torre Muga Bodegas Muga - Rioja

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Origin

The Torre Muga 2020 comes from the Rioja Alta and is one of the iconic wines Spain. Bodegas Muga, founded in Haro in 1932, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. The calcareous clay and alluvial soils give the wine structure, depth and mineral tension.

Ausbau

The grapes were harvested by hand and spontaneously fermented in wooden vats. After a 2-3 week maceration period , the malolactic fermentation took place in new French barriques. The wine then matured 16-18 months in barrique and further time in the bottle. Traditional methods such as protein fining and gravity extraction underline the artisanal style.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows black cherry, plum and blackberry, accompanied by roasted spice, graphite and dark Chocolate. On the palate, the wine appears powerful, silky and complex powerful, silky and complex, with a dense structure and lively acidity dense structure and lively acidity. The mineral depth provides tension and a long, elegant finale.

Food recommendations

Ideal Lamb, beef, Iberico pork or game dishes. Mushroom ragout and mature hard cheese also go well.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The vintage 2020 was challenging in Rioja , but produced very balanced wines. Through low yields and careful selection the wines show balance, color and aromatic depth.

Conclusion

A powerful and elegant top Rioja, the tradition and precision united. The 2020 Torre Muga impresses with depth, structure and great aging potential.