{"product_id":"2020-torre-muga-bodegas-muga-rioja-075l","title":"2020 Torre Muga Bodegas Muga Rioja 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorre Muga is one of Rioja’s standout premium reds, made by Bodegas Muga in Haro from selected estate fruit in Rioja Alta. It combines traditional craftsmanship with a polished, modern edge, making it a compelling choice for collectors and lovers of serious Spanish wine alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in the glass, the wine opens with aromas of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with toasted spice, graphite, and dark chocolate. On the palate it is powerful yet refined, with a silky texture, dense structure, bright acidity, and a mineral core that gives the wine impressive tension and length.\n\nThe finish is long, elegant, and persistent, with fine oak integration and a sense of precision that suggests excellent aging potential. While already expressive, Torre Muga 2020 should continue to develop beautifully over the next decade or more, gaining even greater complexity and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Rioja Alta, where calcareous clay and alluvial soils contribute freshness, depth, and a distinct mineral character. Fruit is harvested by hand, then spontaneously fermented in wooden vats, followed by a 2–3 week maceration and malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. The wine then matures for 16–18 months in barrique before additional bottle aging, with traditional cellar methods such as gravity racking and egg fining preserving its artisanal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this wine with lamb, beef, Iberico pork, game, mushroom ragout, or mature hard cheeses. It is best enjoyed at around 16–18°C, and decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended if opened young to help the aromas and texture fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodegas Muga was founded in 1932 in Haro and has long been one of the most respected names in Rioja, known for its commitment to both tradition and quality. The estate is especially admired for its oak-based winemaking and its ability to craft wines with depth, structure, and remarkable aging capacity, with Torre Muga standing as one of its flagship labels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256289710417,"sku":"FFWS-2547","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Torre_Muga.jpg?v=1783463240","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-torre-muga-bodegas-muga-rioja-075l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}