94pts James Suckling
Such a complex yet bright Gran Reserva Rioja that shows a touch of development, with hints of balsamic fruit, orange, walnut and tobacco savoriness on top of the vibrant, primary blackberries and dark plums. Full-bodied, juicy and zesty on the palate, showing orange zest and some vanilla spice in the finish. Very long and creamy. A textbook Rioja Gran Reserva with good vibrancy. Great for now, but can age nicely.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes used to make Veguín de Murua have been carefully selected from very old vines, some of which are almost one hundred years old. They are situated in Bodegas Murua’s best plots, at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria Mountains. Due to this peculiarity, production is limited. The grapes are all hand-picked by professional grape pickers who reject the faulty (or unripe) fruit. Later, at the winery, the selection process is completed on sorting tables. Veguín Gran reserva is crafted in limited editions and only with exceptional vintages.