{"product_id":"bodegas-muga-rioja-reserva-red-2021","title":"Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Red 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMuga Reserva 2021 is a benchmark Rioja from \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBodegas Muga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, based in the historic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Rioja. Built predominantly around Tempranillo with Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano, it combines the traditional character of Rioja with impressive freshness, polish and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMuga remains unusual in maintaining its own cooperage, giving the winery considerable control over the oak used for maturation. The 2021 Reserva was fermented in wooden vats before spending 24 months in oak barrels – 80% French and 20% American oak, followed by a minimum of 12 months ageing in bottle before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is classic Rioja done properly: generous fruit, savoury complexity and noticeable oak influence without losing freshness. The 2021 vintage has also attracted significant critical acclaim, making this an especially strong release of Muga Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby red with medium depth and subtle garnet tones developing around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry lead into layers of sweet spice, cedar, subtle balsamic notes and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied and beautifully balanced, with ripe dark fruit, fresh acidity and fine, supple tannins. The fruit and oak are well integrated, with spice and savoury notes adding complexity rather than overpowering the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and fine-grained tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2021 is a particularly decorated vintage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMost notably, Wine Spectator named Muga Reserva 2021 its 2025 “Wine Value of the Year”, highlighting the wine's combination of quality, regional character, availability and value. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled or roasted beef, lamb, charcuterie, slow-cooked casseroles and mature cheeses. Muga itself specifically recommends dishes such as ribeye steak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking beautifully now, but there is plenty of structure and balance here for further bottle development. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodegas Muga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja DOCa, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo \u0026amp; Graciano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tertiary-era calcareous clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden vats under controlled temperatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months in oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% French oak, 20% American oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 months before release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G_D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45550870691863,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Bodegas_Muga_Rioja_Reserva_Red_2021.jpg?v=1790147402","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/pt\/products\/bodegas-muga-rioja-reserva-red-2021","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}