Prado Enea Gran Reserva, 2015
Winery:
Bodegas Muga
“Gamey, exotic aromatics of red and black fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, leather, iron, and background cedary oak. Rich, medium to full-bodied, incredibly pure, and balanced, it has ripe, still present tannins, impeccable balance, and a great finish. This is a classic expression of this cuvée that can be enjoyed any time over the coming two decades or more.” Jeb Dunnuck
Region:
Spain, Haro (Rioja)
Ratings/Score/Awards:
99pts. Tim Atkin; 98pts. Wine Enthusiast; 97pts James Suckling; 96pts. Jeb Dunnuck; 94pts. Wine Spectator - Top 100 Wine of the year 2022 (#53)
Varietal Composition:
Red Blend (80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano)
Fun Facts:
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is one of Rioja's flagship Gran Reservas, a wine that exemplifies the savory, developed nuance this classification is known for combined with the structure, fruit, freshness, acidity, and ageability of Rioja's greatest Gran Reservas from yesteryear. Typically produced only 3 or 4 times every decade.
Technical Data:
Fermentation Mode:
The vineyards for Prado Enea are always amongst the last to be harvested by Bodegas Muga. Hand-harvested and transported to the winery in crates to protect the grapes from bruising and crushing. The berries are destemmed and optically sorted, but not crushed. Fermentation is started by pied de cuve and carried out in 10,000L (without temperature control) oak vats of varying sizes that are produced on the premises at Bodegas Muga.
Malolactic Fermentation:
Yes. Malolactic is delayed until late Spring by cooling the cellars with ambient air. Malolactic is spontaneous and takes place in the fermentation vessel.
Maturation Mode & Time:
A minimum of minimum of 48 months at the winery in barrels and vats of varying sizes and age, ranging from 225L barrique to 16,000L oak vat, all coopered on the premises. Oak is a blend of French (80%) and American (20%). The wine is aged in bottle for a minimum of 36 months before release once bottled.