Dawn E.

9.0

I am loving this Rosada from Spain! Full of red berries, kiwis, nectarine, wet river rock and herbs which pop on a nice long finish! Wonderful viscosity..looks like a Rosè but performs as a red. — 2 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.0

N: I smell both American and French barrels, dark fruits, plums, Maraschino Cherries,wood spice,
Like it wants to be old. Tobacco, sweeter tarry notes.
P: Nice acidity and tannins in balance, med-full on the palate, black cherry, baking spice, fills the mouth.
Like an old/new word cross. Pretty well done. Great qpr in PA. at $12.99. A bargain.
I splashed it out for a half hour.
If they got rid of the hype sticker, I’d probably think higher of it. — 3 years ago

Matt Nason

9.4

Very rich dark fruit oriented, bold like a Cali cab. Got some graciano in it. — 3 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.3

...San Genaro feast in Seattle. This I liked. As good as any Muga I’ve tasted. Would definitely recommend... — 5 years ago

Chris England

9.4

Enjoying with gorgeous Iberian Ham, Catalan bread & an awesome cheese selection 😍 so Quick notes 😁

Great now but will benefit from more age 👍

🍷 Garnet opaque ruby w/ brown edge

👃 Earthy ripe red & dark smoked cherry w/ oak, cocoa, thick balsamic & touch of vanilla

👄 Med body of fruit loaded cherry bomb w/ balsamic & mocha tones

🎯 Med+ cherry balsamic mocha kiss — 6 years ago

CWK

9.2

At berners tavern... good rioja... reminds me in the muga reserva... smooth with great finish — 7 years ago

Eleanor Meloul

9.2

So easy to drink, cheap, great casual wine for a pasta dinner — 8 years ago

Mike Brennan

9.1

Well balanced, medium body, smoky, a bit chewy, notes of tobacco and cherry, lots of spice. — 9 years ago

Raul Cartaya

9.0

Excellent wine. Full body no disappointing but not that greats for the money. Muga special reserve better for half price. — 9 years ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Balanced taste. Peach and citrus. 2018 @930, my9 - Argentine, 220107 — 2 years ago

Mike R

9.6

Ok it is finally here - the wine nerd herd 5 year reunion has started - in 2016 - the herd met in NYC - there were amazing bonds and friendships developed and are intact to this day and growing 
Initially there was @Carl Fischer @Ron R @Joe Lucca @David L well as myself @Mike R and one other who had such a blast we have decided to this get together as a herd frequently and for most part we have been United and strong even doing zoom tastings whenever 
Not long after the initial conclave in 2016 we traveled and expanded to include @Bill Bender @Shawn R @Eric L. and a true foundation of youth and knowledge @Shay A we have been to Palm Beach, Raleigh, San Diego, San Antonio, Des Moines, Paso Robles and now back to the starting place - NYC - 5 years later 
Get ready New York as the herd is running hard and with purpose in the city that never sleeps 
The picture / posting are two tune up tastings last Saturday with locals in Raleigh as I need practice a) red wines below 50 and b) red wines above 100
Standout to me was the Muga in the less than 50 and in the over 100 - all were good but Paul Hobbs, myriad, switchback ridge, Pulido walker
Of course the krug and aubert were good but maybe not able to keep up 
The carnival of love and Don Melchor were delicious as well but were not equivalent to the Napa cabs that are all world class vineyards and winemakers 
Again I say all this to say training is over and let the games begin in NYC as we have landed 
Thank you @Ron R and @Carl Fischer for hosting the herd and I am stoked 
Bam 💥🐂❤️🍷 — 3 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Got an A- from James Suckling. I hope we have a similar grading curve. Color is lovely. Like blood in the veins. Smells nice. Rosewater, cherry juice and fresh cut firewood. Flavors are luscious and juicy with just a hint of smoke and oak. Classic Rioja. Balanced and deluscious. I’d agree James. 90 or even 91% for this pupil. — 4 years ago

DeVinimus

10

Light vanilla and floral on the nose. Medium body. Mineral and smooth stone fruit. Would be great with salmon or lobster.(Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 7 years ago

Rodney Rosser

10

The absolute best rosé of 2016 (next to muga) — 7 years ago

J Schultz

9.1

Great value. Silky smooth. Its not 2006 Muga grand reserve but at less then half the price its great. — 7 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.0

NYC... Fellow Son of Xavier and NYC real estate Scion.... Landmarc in the Time Warner Center... As good as MUGA... — 8 years ago

Chris Plance

9.2

Old world with touch more fruit. Paid $20, fantastic at that point. Very similar in style to Muga Reserva, a favorite. — 9 years ago

Joe Hirsch

9.2

So 31 year-old rosé? A-ok! — 9 years ago

with Rosemary, Theo and 1 other

Roger Ray

9.2

" with 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and a gold medal from Mundus Vini, this limited edition 2016 combines ancient tradition and ultra modern technique. The classic rioja flavors are there - red and black cherry, prune and tobacco. Plus 24 months in oak give it a spicy vanilla finish." — 2 years ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.4

Off the truck into the freezer & into the glass. Buy a case if you can find it.
K&L and
Winery notes, Based in the Rioja Alta village of Badarán, Martínez Alesanco is a truly original bodega producing tasty, characterful wine for laughably low prices. They grow all their own grapes in their home village of Badarán, one of the coldest zones of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are closer to the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, a range whose elevation and visible snow covered peaks are even more dramatic than the Sierra Cantabria range to the north. Martínez Alesanco's Rosado is made from Garnacha and white Viura grapes in a typical "clarete" style for which this river valley is justly famous (the vineyards that Muga sources for their popular rosé are not too far away). Bright red berries, juicy blood orange and ripe citrus fruit combine to produce this mouthwatering, delicious rosé. You simply must try this one. — 3 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Deep ruby, stewed red fruits, white and black pepper, clove, herbaceous, some vegies. Medium + tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium acidity. Medium finish. Very nice. On to an older competitor...

Please read my subsequent notes in the Muga Prado Enea for more context.

@Antonio Galloni any thoughts?

92 points — 4 years ago

Laura Vaughn Arellano

9.2

20th Anniversary wine. Very smooth, but not the Muga unfiltered. — 5 years ago

Barbara Price

9.0

Smoother than Muga — 7 years ago

Katherine Harris

8.9

70 Tempranillo, 20 granacha, 10 mazuelo 2016 — 7 years ago

with Chris

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Lovely. In very good condition. Drink now. Nose of forest floor, smokey meats, cedar box and tart cherries. Palate fruity and fresh with cranberries, cherries and red currants. Long smokey finish. #riojapower #muga #granreserva — 8 years ago

Lili Mamo

10

Fruity, summer night wine! Excellent for the price! — 8 years ago

Helen Walper

9.7

Mind on palate, sings a sweet and mellow song. Gorgeously drinkable. — 9 years ago

Maria Gama

9.7

Se los recomiendo — 11 years ago