2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano; percentages not stated on the official 2022 sheet
Classification D.O.Ca. Rioja
Region Rioja
Soil Tertiary-origin calcareous-clay soils around haro, Sheltered by the montes obarenes and sierra de cantabria
Sites 65% estate vineyards plus long-term leased vineyards controlled by the winery, mainly in northwestern Rioja Alta beneath the Montes Obarenes and Sierra Cantabria
Vine Age Vines planted from 1950 to 2000
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Fresh egg white
Production Details Manually harvested and fermented in oak vats under temperature monitoring; matured for 22 months in barrels made in Muga’s cooperage, using a 90% French-oak and 10% American-oak selection; traditionally fined with fresh egg white before bottling and rested for at least 9 months in the winery.
Tasting Notes Producer: pronounced fruit, delicate forest-floor notes, integrated oak, freshness, firm but silky tannins, balanced structure and a long finish. Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous, 2026-04-07): cedar, sandalwood, subtle spice, red and black fruit, balsamic hints, fine reactive tannins and gentle grip. Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate, March 2026): medium- to full-bodied, concentrated yet sleek, with fine-grained tannins, supple flavors, a chalky finish and lingering toast.
Food Pairing Meat dishes including beef chop, cured meats and all kinds of stews
Critics Ratings 92
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, with the remainder Graciano and Mazuelo in unstated individual proportions
Drinking Window From July 2024 over the following decade
Region Rioja
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck (2024-07-09): red and black fruit, cedar spice, leather and violet aromas; medium- to full-bodied, ripe, supple and layered, with notable length.
Critics Ratings 92
2013 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink now as of 2017-07-25
Region Rioja
Tasting Notes James Suckling (2017-07-25): cherry, stone and light cedar aromas; full-bodied with very fine tannins, a fresh clean finish and focused energy.
Critics Ratings 93
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)