Muga1932Isaac Muga Aurora CaoRiojaHaroMugarosCavaReservasPrado Enea Gran ReservaTorre Muga

Rioja DOCa

Tempranillo, Garnacha, Carinena Graciano

Prado EneaRioja Alta3636


(Robert Parker’s rating: 96 points)
Prado EneaGran Reserva

Bodegas Muga is a famous family-owned bodega, founded by Isaac Muga and Aurora Cao in 1932. The winery and most of the vineyards are located in Rioja, mostly around the historic town of Haro. It is home to both the most traditional winemaking methods and the latest cutting-edge techniques.Bodega Muga is one of the very few Spanish wineries that has itsown cooperage, it shows that how important of oak to give unique flavours to their wines. It produces oaked white wine, ros, Cava, but the most well-known wines are the Reservas with traditional style, the Prado Enea Gran Reserva and its smooth Torre Muga.

Appellation:
RiojaDOCa

Country of Origin:
Spain

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varities:
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Carinena and Graciano

Vinification:
The grapes for Prado Enea are always the last to be harvested. This is because of the careful selection of high-altitude plots with a fine quality, located in the north-west of the Rioja Alta.The grapes ferment in oak vats with no addition of yeast. After maceration period, the wines are aged inFrench and American oak casks forminimum 36 months. After bottling, another 36 months to store in the cellar for aging.

Tasting Notes:
This Gran Reserva Prado Enea displays an attractive, deep, dense cherry-red colour. A stylish nose of black fruits mingling with spices, gingerbread and liquorice. The soft, supple entry on the palate leads to a sensation of gentle power and air-light volume underpinned by cashmere silky tannins, harmoniously balanced by fresh acidity. Creamy, vanilla notes come through in the finish with ripe fruit. This wine is tempting to drink now, but it will age well for years.