Muga Reserva (75cl, 14.5%)

Muga Reserva is a Tempranillo-based red blend from Rioja Alta, Spain, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Bodegas Muga, founded in 1932, blends 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Mazuelo and Graciano. Fermentation takes place in oak vats, with malolactic fermentation in barrel, followed by 24 months of aging in 80% French and 20% American oak coopered in-house. The nose opens with ripe black plum, raspberry, cinnamon stick, fennel and balsamic undertones, developing vanilla, leather and wood smoke. The palate brings creamed cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, milk chocolate and black olive, with balanced acidity, medium body and oak notes of caramel, orange peel and cocoa powder. The finish is medium-long, with velvety tannins, eucalyptus, dark spice and toasted oak.