Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The most classical of their wines, the 2015 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, mostly from Rioja Alta (Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche), but the Garnacha is from different plots in the zone of Tudelilla at high altitude. These grapes are always picked last, but the wine has a similar alcohol level as the rest, around 14.5% in a warm year like 2019. The modus operandi is similar to other of the top cuvées—harvested into 200-kilogram boxes, destemming, optical sorting and fermentation in small oak casks with indigenous yeasts. The élevage in this case is extended to 36 months, and the barrels are only 10% new. This is, year in, year out, my favorite wine from Muga, and in this powerful and ripe year, these late-harvesting vines ripened thoroughly and delivered a full array of aromas and flavors so that the wine has plenty of depth and complexity. It has a very classical profile, with incipient tertiary notes, perfumed, floral and rich, textured and beautifully balanced. They compare this 2015 with 2009 and 2005 in terms of style but with freshness in the style of 2001 and 2010. It’s enjoyable but should also develop for a long time in bottle. One of the finest Prado Enea vintages. 108,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2018. There’s no 2012 or 2013 of this. There will be a 2016 and 2019, but no 2017 or 2018. 2020 is still a question mark, they have not yet decided it.
Features
Type of wine
Grand Reserve Red
Pairings
Red Meat, Game food
Style
Ripe and elegant
Occasions
Business Lunch, Gift
Winery
Bodegas Muga
Size
75 cl.
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Tempranillo
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in French oak vats of 16,000 litres capacity, 36 months in oak barrel and 36 months in bottle.
Description
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a red wine produced in the D.O. Rioja by Bodegas Muga. This wine represents a blend of different grape varieties such as Tempranillo, accompanied by Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano.
On a gastronomic level it is a drink that goes perfectly with stews, meat dishes and cheese, and can even be enjoyed on its own, without any accompaniment.
Elaboration
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a red wine that is selected from grapes from different vineyards that come from plots and land located in the area of Villalba de Rioja, in the foothills of the Montes Obarenes, facing south, a terroir of recognised high quality.
Fermentation is carried out in oak vats without temperature control or addition of yeasts and the maceration time is 16 days.
This is followed by a minimum of 36 months in French oak barrels. At the end of this time and before bottling, the wine is lightly clarified with fresh egg whites.
Subsequently, in order to complete the ageing time, it is kept in the cellar for at least another 36 months.
Taste
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a highly expressive wine, revealing exquisite, seductive and complex aromas. It is delicate and elegant.
This unique and original wine can be enjoyed today, but has the potential value to age splendidly for several years.
An expressive, soft, delicate and elegant red…
This wine from the DO La Rioja is a faithful and worthy representative of one of the wineries with the greatest tradition and history in Spain.
Have you tried or would you like to enjoy the gratifying red wine Prado Enea Gran Reserva? Tell us about your experience!
Description
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a red wine produced in the D.O. Rioja by Bodegas Muga. This wine represents a blend of different grape varieties such as Tempranillo, accompanied by Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano.
On a gastronomic level it is a drink that goes perfectly with stews, meat dishes and cheese, and can even be enjoyed on its own, without any accompaniment.
Elaboration
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a red wine that is selected from grapes from different vineyards that come from plots and land located in the area of Villalba de Rioja, in the foothills of the Montes Obarenes, facing south, a terroir of recognised high quality.
Fermentation is carried out in oak vats without temperature control or addition of yeasts and the maceration time is 16 days.
This is followed by a minimum of 36 months in French oak barrels. At the end of this time and before bottling, the wine is lightly clarified with fresh egg whites.
Subsequently, in order to complete the ageing time, it is kept in the cellar for at least another 36 months.
Taste
Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a highly expressive wine, revealing exquisite, seductive and complex aromas. It is delicate and elegant.
This unique and original wine can be enjoyed today, but has the potential value to age splendidly for several years.
An expressive, soft, delicate and elegant red…
This wine from the DO La Rioja is a faithful and worthy representative of one of the wineries with the greatest tradition and history in Spain.
Have you tried or would you like to enjoy the gratifying red wine Prado Enea Gran Reserva? Tell us about your experience!















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