Torre Muga 2019 - Rioja, Spain

Torre Muga is a wine made from 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo and 10% Graciano, grown on clay and limestone soils. The wine is aged for 24 months, 18 of which are in new French oak barrels. It presents a deep ruby ​​red color and offers aromas of blackberry, licorice, leather and tobacco. The palate is rich in dark red fruits, currants, wild berries, dark chocolate and graphite, with well-balanced tannins and good acidity. Torre Muga is an excellent choice for grilled lamb, beef and hearty stews. To get the most out of the wine in its young years, it is recommended to decant it for 3-4 hours before serving at a temperature of 15-17 degrees. James Suckling gave it 98 points in July 2022. The wine has a clean fruit profile with notes of blackberry, graphite and charcoal, and is full-bodied with intense fruit nuances and polished tannins. There are also subtle hints of asphalt and blue fruit, and it has a long and elegant finish. It is recommended to age the wine for 2-4 years and enjoy it after 2024.