Muga Aro 2015

Inky, near-opaque ruby that signals what's coming. Black plum, mocha, incense and cola, the nose is dense and layered, with vanilla and smoky oak that accumulate rather than dissipate. Plush and concentrated on the palate: blackberry compote, cherry-vanilla, dried fruit and a floral pastille note, all anchored by a thread of bright acidity that stops the weight from tipping over. Tannins are supple and well-integrated, lending enough grip to frame a finish of real length and polish. Power and finesse in careful balance, this is Muga at its most serious.