Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $85.97Original €76.50≈ £64.62 | www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $86.75Original CHF 71.70 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
pH 3.46
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta and Mazuelo
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils
Sites Northwestern Rioja Alta parcels around Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Predominantly French oak with a small proportion of American oak
Bottling Date January 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Volume 119,000 bottles
Bottles119,000
Production Details Producer specification: manual harvest from late-ripening high-altitude sites; field and optical winery selection; gentle pump-overs; 14–16 days of maceration; at least 36 months in barrel followed by at least 36 months in bottle; vineyard altitude 550–700 m. A reproduced Vinous review instead reports up to 31 months in cask, conflicting with the producer’s minimum 36-month specification.
Tasting Notes Bright black-cherry red; ripe red and dark fruit, clove, cinnamon, cedar and cocoa; silky, medium-bodied palate with lively acidity, soft integrated tannins and a deep, long, lightly balsamic finish
Food Pairing Red meat, traditional roasts, game and mature cheeses
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils
Sites Northwestern Rioja Alta parcels around Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Oak Types French and American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Fruit from high-altitude parcels at 550–600 m, among the last harvested; maceration lasts 14–16 days, followed by at least 36 months in French and American oak barrels and at least a further 36 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Medium-depth black-cherry red; blackberry and other forest fruit with cinnamon, clove, vanilla and creamy notes; silky entry, medium volume, fresh integrated acidity, velvety tannins and a long finish
Food Pairing Stews, meat dishes and cheese; may also be enjoyed without food
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay with alluvial soils
Elevation 550.0 meters
Sites Northwestern Rioja Alta parcels around Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Maceration 16 days
Oak Types French and American oak
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Fruit from selected high-altitude parcels and among the last harvested; fermentation in oak vats without temperature control or added yeast; at least 36 months in French and American oak barrels followed by at least 36 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Medium-depth intense black-cherry red; black fruit, spice, gingerbread and liquorice; broad, soft palate with fresh integrated acidity, velvety tannins, vanilla and creamy notes
Food Pairing Stews, meat dishes and cheese; may also be enjoyed without food
Sources: www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay with alluvial soils
Elevation 550.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Sites Selected parcels around Villalba de Rioja on the foothills of the Montes Obarenes
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Maceration 16 days
Oak Types Generally French oak
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Prado Enea was among the last fruit brought to the winery; fermentation occurred in oak vats without temperature control or added yeast, followed by at least 36 months in barrel and at least 36 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Deep, intense black-cherry red; red and black forest fruit, liquorice, toast and creamy oak; soft, medium-bodied, silky and rounded palate with refined tannins and fresh acidity
Food Pairing Stews, meat dishes and cheese; may also be enjoyed without food
Sources: www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $86.75Original CHF 71.70 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / 1500ml | CHF 454.02Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.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)