Muga Rioja Reserva- Unfiltered 2019
Tempranillo, or “little early one” because of its eager ripening, is a noble red grape of vast expression. It might be young and fresh showing the easy, primary berries and plums like those made into young Joven, or it may take on a spicier, more leathern complexity through oak aging for which it has an affinity. Spending an increasing amount of time in oak, ascending from Crianza, Riserva, to Grand Riserva, Tempranillo shows its beguiling longevity which begins in the realm of full, spicy fruits and evolves into more of the medium bodied, floral, herbal, earthen, tobacco, cedar spice and vanilla from its transcending duration in oak casks be they French or American. Followed by years under glass, a bottle of well made Rioja offers a wine enthusiast pleasures unique to this privileged terroir among the Cantabrian mountains.
Food Pairings
Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Victual
Crosby
218-545-1000
Fitger's Wine Cellars
Duluth
218-733-0792
Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168
Cork And Key
Mankato
507-779-7000
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252
Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073
Surdyk's
Minneapolis
612-379-3232
Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411
The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463
Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754
Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456
Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488
Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777
Silver Lake Liquor - Rochester
Rochester
507-289-5575
Tessa's Office
Rochester
507-226-7763
Total Wine & More #1610 - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
The Wine Thief & The Ale Jail
Saint Paul
651-698-9463
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860
Mgm - Waconia
Waconia
952-442-3800
Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191
Tonka Bottle Shop
Wayzata
952-473-5469
Midtown Wine & Spirits
Winona
507-452-4335