Bodegas Muga is a family-owned Spanish winery founded in 1932 and based in Haro in the Rioja region. The vineyards are located on the foot of the Montes Obarenses within Rioja Alta and benefit from Mediterranean, Atlantic and Continental climatic influences.

Bodegas Muga owns 620 acres of vineyards but also has control over 370 acres owned by vine growers in the area. The soil is mostly clay and limestone divided into small terroirs, each with its own unique and defined personality. The grape varieties are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano for the red wines, Viura (Macabeo) and Malvasia for the whites.

Bodegas Muga has four fermentation rooms containing 90 wooden casks with capacities ranging from three thousand to fifteen thousand kilos. This enables them to make different wines depending on the fruit quality and the vineyards they come from. Traditional methods are followed, using oak throughout all the wine-making process (fermentation, aging and storage). Bodegas Muga is one of the very few Spanish wineries that employ three coopers plus a "cubero" (who specializes in the big casks). Fining (clarification) is done using traditional egg whites in oak containers with capacity for 17,500 liters.

Allow me to introduce you to the exceptional 2015 Muga Torre Muga, a wine that exudes elegance and power. Hailing from the prestigious Rioja region in Spain, this red blend is a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned producer, Muga. With an impressive alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine promises to deliver a rich and intense experience.

The 2015 Torre Muga showcases a deep, alluring red color that captures the eye from the moment it is poured into the glass. Its label, adorned with the emblematic Muga logo, hints at the exceptional quality that awaits within.

Upon the first sip, your palate will be captivated by the immaculate black cherries, plums, and blackberries that dance across your taste buds. These luscious fruits are seamlessly integrated with spicy oak notes, creating a complex and enticing flavor profile. The wine's youthful exuberance is evident, yet it already displays a remarkable level of sophistication.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an outstanding score of 98 points, describing it as "extremely powerful" and "perfect." He praises the wine's impeccable balance and the seamless plum-flavored tannins that contribute to its overall harmony.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauds the 2015 Torre Muga, awarding it a score of 95 points. The reviewer notes the wine's fruit-driven nature, remarkable purity, and impressive structure. Despite being young, this wine already exhibits great promise, surpassing the esteemed 2014 vintage.

Jeb Dunnuck joins in the chorus of praise, awarding the wine an exceptional score of 98 points. He describes it as a "magical" wine, highlighting its extraordinary notes of blackcurrants, smoked earth, cedarwood, and incense. Dunnuck predicts that with proper aging, this wine will continue to evolve and delight for decades to come.

The Wine Enthusiast echoes these sentiments, awarding the 2015 Torre Muga a score of 95 points. The reviewer revels in the wine's deep nose of spiced blackberry and balsamic aromas, accompanied by hints of lavender, tobacco, and warm earth. The flavors of blackberry, cassis, toast, coffee, and dark chocolate are seamlessly integrated, leading to a long, powerful finish.

In conclusion, the 2015 Muga Torre Muga is a wine that demands attention. With its exceptional reviews and remarkable complexity, it is a wine that will leave a lasting impression on any wine enthusiast fortunate enough to experience it. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for the future, this wine promises to be a true gem in any collection.