Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $38.54Original €34.30≈ £28.97 | www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
pH 3.56
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano and Mazuelo
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Poor, Well-drained calcareous-clay terraces of tertiary origin at the foot of the montes obarenes and sierra cantabria
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats for alcoholic fermentation; barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Apr 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Volume 290,000 bottles
Bottles290,000
Production Details Low-yield vineyards were hand-harvested into 180 kg crates and transported in refrigerated trucks. Alcoholic fermentation took place in oak vats with gentle pump-overs, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel. The wine matured for 26 months in French-oak barrels from Muga's cooperage, was fined with fresh egg white and received at least 18 months of bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Deep black-cherry red with garnet reflections; intense oak, clove, cocoa, ripe-fruit and balsamic aromas; round, silky and balanced, with polished tannins, integrated acidity and a long spicy-fruited finish
Food Pairing Red meat, traditional roasts such as suckling lamb, and oily fish
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano and Mazuelo
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay terraces of tertiary origin on the slopes of the montes obarenes and sierra cantabria
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Fermented with indigenous yeast in oak vats, then matured for 26 months in selected French-oak barrels from Muga's cooperage. The wine was clarified with fresh egg white before bottling and received at least 18 months of bottle maturation in the winery.
Tasting Notes Deep black-cherry red; very intense ripe-fruit aromas with clove, vanilla, chocolate and cocoa; polished tannins, marked integrated acidity, a smooth balanced structure and a long ripe-fruit and toasted finish
Food Pairing Red meat, lamb and game dishes
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta and Graciano
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous-clay terraces of tertiary origin on the slopes of the montes obarenes and sierra cantabria
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Fermented with indigenous yeast in oak vats, then matured for 26 months in selected French-oak barrels from Muga's cooperage. The wine was clarified with fresh egg white before bottling and received at least 18 months of bottle maturation in the winery.
Tasting Notes Deep black-cherry red; very intense ripe blackberry and bramble fruit with vanilla and clove; marked integrated acidity, polished tannins, medium body, silky texture and a long balanced finish
Food Pairing Red meat, lamb and game dishes
Critics Ratings 95
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)