Bodegas Muga Reserva Seleccin Especial 2019

92 POINTS – Wine Spectator
“Savory aromas of forest floor, leather and tar transition to reveal a creamy core of crushed mulberry, cherry and wild strawberry fruit, red licorice and singed orange peel flavors. Shows muscle and focus, but this is elegant overall, marrying sculpted tannins with layers of flavor and length. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2034. 20,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.”

Seleccin is only produced in great vintages and in varying quantities depending on the conditions of each vintage. The wine is a result of a strict selection of the family’s oldest vineyards planted on hillsides and higher altitude sites that tend to have poorer soil and better drainage. These conditions result in lower yields and higher quality fruit. In the cellar, vinification is similar to flagship Reserva bottling, but Seleccin Especial sees a higher quality oak treatment, longer ageing, and strict selection by the family.

Blend: 70% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, Graciano, & Mazuelo