Country of Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garancha, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo.
Colour: Dark Cherry, Garnet
Vineyard: Bodegas Muga in Haro, capital of Rioja. Maker Jorge Muga
Vol: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Purchased from: Nickolls and Perks Independent Wine Merchants
Cost: £15.60 per bottle (Dec 2014)
Flavour intenstiy: Medium to full bodied
Stopper: Natural Cork, year on end of cork
From the Label:
“70% Tempranillo, 20% Garancha, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo. 24 Months in French and American oak casks. Serve at 16-18 degrees c
My Home Bistro Review
He said… “This Rioja is very smooth and excellent with food, especially meats, or on its own. There is a well rounded berry and cherry fruitiness throughout the mouth. There is a vanilla, almost Merlot flavour on the top of the pallet and a mild warmth to the back of the throat. It is very good value wine sold in many good restaurants” 8.5/10
She said… “This wine was perfect with our Rib Roast and was good to drink on its own also. A good, pleasant taste that went down well.!” 8.5/10