2016 Bodegas Muga, Prado Enea - Rioja Gran Reserva - 1 Flaske (0,75L)

O Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2016 betragtes af mange kritikere som en af de bedste moderne-årgange af denne ikonetiske Rioja-vin og en af de store spanske rødvine i årtiet.

Producent

Bodegas Muga, baseret i Haro, Rioja, er et af Spaniens mest traditionelle og respekterede vinhuse. Prado Enea er topvinen i Mugas klassiske sortiment og produceres kun i årgange, der anses for enestående.

Sammensætning

Vinen består tilnærmelsesvis af:

80% Tempranillo
15% Garnacha
Små mængder af Mazuelo og Graciano

Modningsproces

Vinen følger den traditionelle Rioja-lagringsstil:

Ca. 36 måneder i fad af fransk og amerikansk eg
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Vurderinger

Årgangen 2016 har fået fremragende kritik:

Vurdering
Robert Parker 97+
James Suckling 97
Jeb Dunnuck 97
Wine Enthusiast 97
Vinous 96
Wine Spectator 94

Smagsnoter

I duften træder frem:

Sorte brombær og vilde bær
Blåbærkirsebær
Violet
Mørk chokolade
Valnødder
Kanel
Allehånde (stjerneanis)
Fint tobak
Kaffe og kakao

Smagsoplevelse

I munden fremstår den:

Fyldig men elegant struktur
Fløjlsagtige tanniner
Frisk og fuldstændig afbalanceret syre
Bemærkelsesværdig dybde og kompleksitet
En usædvanlig lang og vedvarende finish
Aldringspotentiale

Et af de mest imponerende aspekter ved denne vin er dens lang levetid.

Fremragende at drikke nu efter omstikning.
Forventes at udvikle sig smukt indtil 2045-2050 og videre.

Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2016

The Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2016 is widely regarded by wine critics as one of the finest modern vintages of this iconic Rioja and one of the most outstanding Spanish red wines of the decade.

Producer

Bodegas Muga, based in Haro, Rioja, is one of Spain’s most traditional and respected wineries. Prado Enea is the flagship wine of Muga’s classic range and is produced only in vintages considered exceptional.

Blend

The wine is composed approximately of:

80% Tempranillo
15% Garnacha
Small proportions of Mazuelo and Graciano

Ageing

The wine follows the traditional Rioja ageing style:

Approximately 36 months in French and American oak barrels
An extended period of bottle ageing before release to the market

Ratings

The 2016 vintage received outstanding critical acclaim:

Robert Parker 97+
James Suckling 97
Jeb Dunnuck 97
Wine Enthusiast 97
Vinous 96
Wine Spectator 94

Tasting Notes

The bouquet reveals:

Blackberry and wild berries
Black cherry
Violet
Dark chocolate
Walnuts
Cinnamon
Clove
Fine tobacco
Coffee and cocoa

Palate

On the palate it displays:

Full-bodied yet elegant structure
Velvety tannins
Fresh, perfectly balanced acidity
Remarkable depth and complexity
An exceptionally long and persistent finish
Ageing Potential

One of the most impressive aspects of this wine is its longevity.

Excellent to drink now after decanting.
Expected to evolve beautifully until 2045-2050 and beyond.

This is a benchmark traditional Rioja combining power, elegance, freshness, and extraordinary ageing potential, making it a highly sought-after bottle for both collectors and fine wine enthusiasts.