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.

The 2019 Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial is a masterful creation from the renowned winemaking house of Muga, nestled in the heart of Spain's prestigious Rioja region. This proprietary blend is a vivid, captivating red, embodying the passion and spirit of its birthplace.

The moment you behold the bottle, you are instantly drawn to its allure. The wine's deep, vibrant hue captures the light and tempts you to delve into its myriad of complexities. Uncorking the bottle, you are greeted with an intoxicating bouquet of rich, ripe fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of spicy oak that is bound to captivate your olfactory senses.

On the palate, this Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial is an exciting symphony of flavors. It elegantly balances the warmth of ripe red and black fruits with the subtle spice notes and a hint of smoky oak, resulting from meticulous aging in French and American oak barrels. This wine's impeccable structure and complexity are a testament to the superior craftsmanship of Muga's winemakers.

The finish is long and memorable, with velvety tannins and a persistent, lingering taste, enticing you to take another sip. The 2019 Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial is a truly exceptional wine, a delightful expression of the terroir of Rioja, and a splendid representation of Muga's commitment to quality and excellence.

While it is a pleasure to drink now, this wine will undoubtedly reward those patient enough to cellar it, as its character will continue to evolve and mature over time. Whether you're a devoted fan of Spanish wines or simply seeking to explore the grandeur of the Rioja region, the 2019 Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial is a wine that promises to enchant and impress.