Having tasted more than 2,800 Spanish wines over the past year, James Suckling and his team failed to award a perfect 100 points, but they were still mightily impressed by the quality found
Spain’s powerful yet refined reds dominate the team’s Top 100 Spanish Wines of 2018. The occupant of the number one position is a near-perfect example of what makes the new Spanish reds from the native tempranillo grape so special.
1. Muga Rioja Aro 2015
A more sophisticated, savoury, mineral attitude on the nose, with dark chocolate, plum liqueur and dark cherry that’s still very primary. Violets, too. This has sexy, seductive dark plum and berries on the palate with an immaculate tannin texture and freshness. Profound, unending depth. Wow. Try from 2023. 99 points
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