98 points James Suckling: "The purity of fruit to this is very, very intriguing with blackberries, graphite, and charcoal. Full-bodied. It radiates intense fruit with perfectly polished tannins. Subtle asphalt and blue fruit. Very long and beautiful. Racy. Tempranillo with graciano and mazuelo. Needs two to four years of bottle age. Try after 2021. (12/8/19)"
97 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(14.6%) Torre Muga is the most 'international' in style of the bodega's reds - controversially so when it was first released in 1991 - and is a cuvée of Tempranillo with 20% Mazuelo and Graciano, aged in 100% new French wood. Using fruit from the 'magic triangle' between Villalba, Haro and Labastida, it's plush, aromatic and finely judged with subtle wood, violet top notes, sculpted tannins and the depth and concentration to age. 2022-35. (2020)"
96 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "I tasted a super young 2016 Torre Muga that had only been in bottle for some four months. But even so, the year seems to be approachable and open. Even if the wine has concentration and power, it has great balance and freshness. And it's drinkable now, even if it's going to get polished with some more time in bottle, where it should have a long life. This was the most modern of the wines in the portfolio, but I think the modern and traditional styles have been converging over the years, and nowadays there is not a huge difference between them. And for its age, it feels quite round, and it doesn't have edges or any harsh tannins; the oak is present but it's neatly integrated in the wine. It has to be one of the finest vintages for Torre Muga. Drink: 2020-2034. (Jun 2019)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$150 list] This bold red is assertive, yet holds power in reserve. A thick texture, supported by muscular tannins, supports ripe flavors of currant, fig, cocoa, loamy earth and tar. Concentrated, but remains harmonious. Impressive, in the modern style. Best from 2022 through 2036. 3,000 cases made, 400 cases imported. (6/17/20)"
Product SKU | 702934 |
Producer | Muga |
Country | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 80% Tempranillo, with 20% Graciano and Mazuelo |
ABV | 14.6% |
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