Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $42.48Original €37.80≈ £31.93 | www.bodegasmuga.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Maturana Blanca
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Maturana blanca from haro and anguciana on sandy-loam soil; garnacha blanca from villalba de rioja and galbárruli on calcareous-clay soil; viura from badarán on ferrous-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels made in Muga's cooperage
Pressing Method Destemmed Grapes Receive Brief Skin Contact In The Press; The Gravity-Flow Free-Run Must, Called Mosto Flor, Is Selected After Pressing Begins
Oak Types French oak from Nevers and Bertranges
Oak Toast Level Very Light Toast
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked separately by variety and parcel into 150–160 kg bins and carried in refrigerated trucks. Low-temperature barrel fermentation was followed by 3–4 months on lees, 6 months in new French-oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense, clear gold; sweet spices and vanilla, citrus and white flowers; full-bodied and structured, with creamy richness, vibrant acidity, saline nuances, integrated toast and a long, expressive finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Maturana Blanca
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Maturana blanca from haro and anguciana on sandy-loam soil; garnacha blanca from villalba de rioja and galbárruli on calcareous-clay soil; viura from badarán on ferrous-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels made in Muga's cooperage
Pressing Method Destemmed Grapes Receive Brief Skin Contact In The Press; The Gravity-Flow Free-Run Must, Called Mosto Flor, Is Selected After Pressing Begins
Oak Types French oak from Nevers and Bertranges
Oak Toast Level Very Light Toast
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked separately by variety and parcel into 150–160 kg bins and transported in refrigerated trucks. Low-temperature barrel fermentation was followed by 3–4 months on lees, 6 months in new French-oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Bright gold; grapefruit, lemon, white flowers, vanilla, cinnamon and light toast; balanced acidity, softness and volume, with sweet spice, lemon peel, mineral freshness and a very long finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Maturana Blanca
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Maturana blanca from haro and anguciana on sandy-loam soil; garnacha blanca from villalba de rioja and galbárruli on calcareous-clay soil; viura from badarán on ferrous-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels made in Muga's cooperage
Pressing Method Brief Skin Maceration In The Press Followed By Selection Of The Naturally Gravity-Flowing Free-Run Must, Called Mosto Flor
Oak Types French oak from Nevers and Bertranges
Oak Toast Level Very Light Toast
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked separately by plot and variety and transported in boxes by refrigerated truck. Low-temperature fermentation was followed by 3 months on lees, 6 months in barrel and a further 18 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Bright golden yellow; white blossom, green apple, grapefruit, orange peel and cinnamon; balanced acidity and smoothness, citrus, minerality and a very long refreshing finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
pH 3.2
Grape Varieties 40% Viura, 30% Garnacha Blanca and 30% Maturana Blanca
Region Rioja
Soil Maturana blanca from haro and anguciana on sandy-loam soil; garnacha blanca from villalba de rioja and galbárruli on calcareous-clay soil; viura from badarán on calcareous and ferrous-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels American-oak barrels
Pressing Method Brief Time In The Press Followed By Selection Of The Naturally Gravity-Flowing Free-Run Must, Called Mosto Flor
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types American oak for fermentation; new French oak from Nevers and Bertranges for maturation
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Bottling Date December 2020
Production Details The varieties and parcels were hand-picked at optimum ripeness and transported in small boxes by refrigerated truck. Low-temperature fermentation was followed by 3 months on lees in an egg-shaped concrete Oeuf de Beaune, 6 months in new French-oak barrels and 18 months of bottle refinement.
Tasting Notes Bright golden yellow; white flowers, green apple, grapefruit, orange peel and cinnamon; harmonious acidity and softness, citrus, minerality and a very long refreshing finish
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 94+
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 40% Viura, 30% Garnacha Blanca and 30% Maturana Blanca
Region Rioja
Soil Sandy-loam soil for maturana blanca; calcareous-clay soil for garnacha blanca; calcareous, Ferrous-clay soil for viura
Fermentation Vessels Small oak barrels
Pressing Method Brief Maceration In The Press Followed By Selection Of The Naturally Gravity-Flowing Free-Run Must, Called Mosto Flor
Oak Types French oak from Nevers and Bertranges for maturation
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked at optimum ripeness, placed in small boxes and carried to the winery in refrigerated trucks. Low-temperature fermentation was followed by 3 months on fine lees in an egg-shaped concrete Oeuf de Beaune, 6 months in new French-oak barrels and 18 months of bottle refinement.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow; green apple, mandarin, grapefruit, peach, white flowers and creamy vanilla; soft entry, freshness, volume, minerality, complex fruit and a long refreshing finish
Food Pairing Rice dishes, fish and meats of all kinds
Critics Ratings Robert Parker 94; James Suckling 94
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)