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Muga
Muga is located in the historic Barrio de la Estación district (railways station district) in Haro, Rioja, where some of the oldest vineyards in the Old World are located. While Muga was established in 1932, it is one of the strongest brands in its appellation based on quality and consistency. They produce nearly 1.5 million bottles each year from their 250 hectares of vineyards, which reach over 70 countries. Muga’s winemaking is classical in their approach to winemaking utilizing malolactic fermentation and aging in oak.
They are also world renowned for their award winning facilities that attract tourists from all over the globe. If you find yourself in Rioja, give them a visit!
Tasting Notes
- WA97
- The 2001 Torre Muga is an undeniably great wine. Still a deep purple color, on the palate it is densely packed, rich, and structured for the long haul. Give it another 8-10 years of cellaring and drink it through 2041.
- WSM93
- The modern face of Muga, the 2001 Torre Muga shows substantial new oak and full extract that only serve to ramp up the pure pequillo pepper Rioja scent. That, plus the umami taste of woodland mushrooms, could serve as Spain on an IV. It has the structure to last for a decade or more, and the grace to drink now with arroz de ganso (goose rice), or something as simple as wild mushrooms flash roasted with garlic and olive oil.
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