Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $96.31Original €85.70≈ £72.39 | www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $91.83Original CHF 75.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.56
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano; a Jorge Ordóñez Selections shelf talker further specifies 90% Tempranillo, with Mazuelo and Graciano completing the blend without individual percentages.
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils in villalba de rioja, Briñas and labastida.
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from Allier and Tronçais
Bottling Date October 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Volume 37,355 bottles
Bottles37,355
Production Details Manual harvest into 200 kg crates. Grapes were fermented separately by variety and origin in wooden vats without temperature control, using indigenous yeasts. Post-alcoholic maceration varied and could extend for 2–3 weeks depending on variety and parcel. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French-oak barrels from Allier and Tronçais, followed by 16–18 months of ageing according to variety; final blending followed, then light fining with fresh egg white.
Tasting Notes Medium-high robe and intense youthful red color; ripe fruit, blackberry and strawberry, with toasted, coffee and chocolate notes from French oak; smooth, balanced and harmonious, with soft elegant tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing Long-aged red meats, game, or grilled white fish; the producer also suggests enjoying it on its own.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 98; Tim Atkin MW 97; Robert Parker 96; Virginie Boone 98 points on July 30, 2025.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils in villalba de rioja, Briñas and labastida.
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from Allier and Tronçais
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Manual harvest into 200 kg crates. Grapes were fermented separately by variety and origin in wooden vats without temperature control, using indigenous yeasts. Maceration after alcoholic fermentation varied and could extend for 2–3 weeks. The wine aged for 16–18 months in new French-oak barrels from Allier and Tronçais and received light fresh-egg-white fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes Deep robe and notable youthful red color; very intense ripe blackberry and strawberry, with toasted, coffee and smoky notes; powerful palate, balanced alcohol and acidity, smooth elegant tannins and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Long-aged red meats, game, or grilled white fish; the producer also suggests enjoying it on its own.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from Allier
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Natural, spontaneous fermentation took place in wooden vats without temperature control, using indigenous yeasts. Maceration varied and could extend for 2–3 weeks. The wine aged for 18 months in new French-oak barrels from Allier and received light fresh-egg-white fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes Elegant appearance, deep robe and youthful red color; intense blackberry and strawberry with smoky fine-French-oak notes; powerful palate with balanced alcohol and acidity, smooth elegant tannins and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Long-aged red meats, game, or grilled white fish; the producer also suggests enjoying it on its own.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from Allier
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Natural, spontaneous fermentation took place in wooden vats without temperature control, using indigenous yeasts. Maceration varied and could extend for 2–3 weeks. The wine aged for 18 months in new French-oak barrels from Allier and received light fresh-egg-white fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes Dense tears and purple rim; ripe black fruit, black pepper, forest floor, mint, rosemary and smoky oak; sweet, elegant tannins with balancing acidity, liquorice and pepper, and a persistent, approachable finish.
Food Pairing Long-aged red meats, game, or grilled white fish; the producer also suggests enjoying it on its own.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $91.83Original CHF 75.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. Vizcaya, 2, Barrio de la Estación, 26200 Haro, La Rioja, Spain
Phone
+34 941 311 825
Email
Owner
Muga Family (founded by Isaac Muga and Aurora Caño, 1932)