Do we ship to you?.
Also Recommended
Picture
Product Name
Vintage
Price
Varietal
Country
Region
Appellation
Size
Additional Discount
Original Item
![Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2011 1.5Ltr](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/5c/5c447e8c5dcd33a54c97b8849ed735bf.jpg)
2011
$214.48
Tempranillo
Spain
La Rioja
Rioja
1.5Ltr
N/A
Better Price, Same Score
![La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2005 1.5Ltr](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/49/491effd329d543f2edaaebff1ae79df6.jpg)
2005
$164.24
Tempranillo
Spain
La Rioja
Rioja
1.5Ltr
Closest Match
![La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2005 1.5Ltr](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/68/689b4da8162a65d8584c24691fee515d.jpg)
2005
$180.28
Tempranillo
Spain
La Rioja
Rioja
1.5Ltr
Best QPR in Price range
![La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2015 1.5Ltr](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/05/05b10f0b99f4c0160c6ee2b8146eb184.jpg)
2015
$168.95
Tempranillo
Spain
La Rioja
Rioja
1.5Ltr
More wines available from Bodegas Muga
![Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2009 750ml](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/98/980bc5e685bf7f298918e7a63207acdd.jpg)
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2009
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$141.39
#6 Top 100, 2016. Gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit, Spanish cedar and dark chocolate. Full body with beautiful flavors...
![Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010 750ml](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/98/980bc5e685bf7f298918e7a63207acdd.jpg)
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$130.39
The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
![Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2014 1.5Ltr](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/98/980bc5e685bf7f298918e7a63207acdd.jpg)
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2014
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$251.69
Full-bodied, refined and powerful, with a luxurious texture, this red boasts glossy raspberry reduction, cherry and...
More Details
Winery
Bodegas Muga
Vintage: 2011
The year 2011 was an interesting year for many northern and central European countries, as the weather was more than unpredictable in the spring and summer. However, in most countries, the climatic conditions thankfully settled down in the late summer and fall. The result of this slightly difficult year of weather in France was a set of surprisingly small yields, but overall, these yields were of a higher quality than those harvested in certain previous years. A fantastic set of wines was also made in Italy and Spain, and the Rioja wines - when released - are set to be very good indeed. Austria also had superb year in 2011, with almost fifty percent more grapes being grown and used for their distinctive Gruner Veltliner wines than in the year before. Possibly the European country which had the finest 2011, though, was Portugal, with wineries in the Douro region claiming this year to be one of the best in decades for the production of Port wine, and the bright, young Vinho Verdes wines.
In the New World, the Pacific Northwest saw some of the best weather of 2011, and Washington State and Oregon reportedly had a highly successful year, especially for the cultivation of high quality red wine grapes. Chile and Argentina had a relatively cool year, which certainly helped retain the character of many of their key grape varietals, and should make for some exciting drinking. South Africa had especially good weather for their white wine grape varietals, particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and many South African wineries are reporting 2011 as one of their best years in recent memory.
Varietal: Tempranillo
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
Region: La Rioja
Spanish wines have always been packed full of character and tradition, making Spain a fascinating country for any fan of Old World wines. By far the most beloved and well known wine region in Spain is La Rioja, a lush and fertile region in the north of the country, famed for its superb single variety and blended red wines, usually made from Tempranillo and Garnacha varietal grapes. These two key grape varietals have been cultivated in this part of Spain for centuries, and are capable of expressing not only the rich, delicious fruit flavors they carry, but also the finer features of their terroir. La Rioja's terroirs are fine ones indeed, with a range of mineral rich soils, and climatic conditions which are ideal for viticulture, resulting in wines of real character and distinction.
Country: Spain
Spanish wines are renowned world-wide for carrying all the passion and character of the Spanish culture within them. Any lover of Spanish wine would undoubtedly be able to confirm this notion, as the variety and range of flavors and aromas coming from the high end of Spanish produce is truly impressive, and continues to delight and fascinate both newcomers and the more experienced. Spain benefits massively from an ideal climate for wine production and vine cultivation, with its long, scorching hot summers and far reaching oceanic breezes working perfectly with the native and imported grape varietals, which thrive on the mineral rich soils that cover much of the country. With centuries of knowledge, and generations of expertise under their belts, Spanish wineries continue to focus on raising the quality of their nation's wines, helped along the way by relatively new laws and regulations regarding regional excellence and representativeness.