Bodegas Muriel
2016 Bodegas Muriel Reserva
Red Wine from Rioja, Spain
Tasting
"A perfumed nose of dark cherry, plum, coconut, cedar and dried thyme. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Rich and structured with a chalky texture and a firm, delicious finish." 92 Points James Suckling
From selected vineyards in several areas in Elciego (Rioja Alavesa). Bright red cherry color of medium intensity. Intense, deep and complex aromas of ripe red fruits, combined with aromas from the barrel aging (spices, coffee & vanilla). On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, with a high level of freshness and a long, deep and pleasant finish. Aged for 24 months in (50% French 50% American) barrels, with an additional 12 months in the bottle. 30% of all the barrels are new.
Vintage: 2016
Wine Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Tempranillo
Appellation: Rioja
Winemaker: Bodegas Muriel
Winemaker
Founded in 1982, Bodegas Muriel’s cellars are in the historic village of Elciego, renowned for of the best “terroir” in Rioja. Today, Julian and his son Javier run the winery with the mission to meld the long-held winemaking traditions with new technologies to make wines that express the best qualities of the grapes coming from these fertile Riojan vineyards.
Wine Profile
Acidity: 5.5 g/l
Sugar: 1.80 g/l
PH: 3.65
Alcohol content: 14.5
