MUGA | PRADO ENEA GRAN RESERVA 2016 75cl

Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2016 is the truest expression of the great classicism of Rioja Alta. A wine that only sees the light in exceptional vintages and that in 2016 achieves an outstanding balance between maturity, freshness, and depth. Refined, complex, and serene, it already shows magnificent harmony, but retains its capacity for evolution intact for decades.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas Muga
Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Area: Rioja Alta
Wine type: Red Gran Reserva
Vintage: 2016
Grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Production: 127,808 bottles
Format: 75 cl

Vineyard and Winemaking

The grapes come from a careful selection of plots located between 550 and 600 meters of altitude, in the municipalities of Sajazarra, Cellorigo, and Fonzaleche, in the northwestern part of Rioja Alta. The clay-limestone and alluvial soils, along with the combined influence of Atlantic, Mediterranean, and continental climates, allow for slow and balanced ripening.

The harvest is done manually and is traditionally the last of the winery. Fermentation takes place in oak vats, with a maceration of 14 to 16 days. The wine ages a minimum of 36 months in French and American oak barrels and, after a light clarification with fresh egg white, rests for at least another 36 months in bottle before being released to the market.

Tasting Notes

Visually, it presents a medium-intensity cherry-red color. On the nose, it displays an elegant range of forest fruits such as blackberry and bramble, accompanied by delicate spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. On the palate, the entry is silky, with medium body and a long, pleasant finish. The tannins are velvety and perfectly integrated with a fresh and precise acidity, leaving memories of fresh fruit and delicate creamy nuances of vanilla.

Food Pairing and Serving

Ideal to accompany traditional stews, red meats, game, and cured cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own, as a contemplative wine.
Recommended serving temperature: 16–18 ºC.

Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2016 is a wine of time and patience, an undeniable reference of the great classic Rioja that today offers immediate pleasure and tomorrow absolute grandeur.