Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $29.64Original CHF 24.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano
Drinking Window Through 2040
Classification Rioja DOCa Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Tertiary-origin clay-limestone soils around haro, Sheltered by the montes obarenes and sierra de cantabria.
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types French oak; American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand harvested and fermented in oak vats with careful temperature monitoring. Matured for 22 months in barrels made in Muga's own cooperage from 90% French and 10% American oak, then traditionally fined with fresh egg white before bottling and rested for at least 9 months in the cellar. Vinmonopolet additionally reports 15 days of maceration and sugar below 3 g/L.
Tasting Notes Intense fruit-led aromas with clean woodland-floor nuances; balanced palate with firm but silky tannins, integrated acidity, good structure and a long finish.
Food Pairing Beef chop, cured meats and stews
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94/100; Robert Parker 93/100; Tim Atkin 93/100
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano; percentages not stated
Region Rioja
Soil Tertiary-era clay-limestone soil.
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Oak Types French oak; American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Hand harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Matured for 22 months in barrels made in Muga's own cooperage from 80% French and 20% American oak, clarified with fresh egg white before bottling, and then kept for at least 9 months in the winery for further refinement.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red with garnet rim; intense and complex aromas of blueberries, blackberries and spices; long, balanced and elegant palate with integrated acidity, soft tannins and a long fruity finish.
Food Pairing Beef chop, cured meats and stews
Sources: www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano; percentages not stated
Region Rioja
Soil Tertiary-era clay-limestone soil.
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Oak Types French oak; American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Hand harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Matured for 22 months in barrels made in Muga's own cooperage from 80% French and 20% American oak, clarified with fresh egg white before bottling, and then kept for at least 9 months in the winery for further refinement.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red with garnet rim; intense and complex aromas of blueberries, blackberries and spices; long, balanced and elegant palate with integrated acidity, soft tannins and a long fruity finish.
Food Pairing Beef chop, cured meats and stews
Sources: www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 1978 / 750ml | ≈ $141.55Original CHF 117.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $29.64Original CHF 24.50 | 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)