Muga Rioja Blanco Barrel Fermented 2024

Muga Blanco, Barrel Fermented White Rioja, Spain, 2024      

Grapes: 70% Viura, 15% Garnacha Blanca and 15% Malvasía de Rioja, hand-picked, 4 months in French oak with lees stirring

Producer Tasting Note:

The 2024 vintage Muga Blanco has a pale, straw-yellow colour. On the nose you can find notes of white blossom, stone fruit and a slight hint of vanilla which adds complexity. On the palate, the lively acidity is perfectly balanced by the body. You can taste citrus notes accompanied by a subtle salinity which gives it greater length. The aftertaste is long, with reminders of citrus and stone fruit, leaving a fresh, elegant sensation.

The vineyards are located in the Oja and Tirón river valleys of La Rioja Alta, but the winery itself is based on the outskirts of Haro, the historical home of La Rioja’s most prestigious bodegas. Bodegas Muga have been a family business ever since its creation in 1932. Over the years, Muga wines have gained international recognition and acclaim. Meticulously faithful to their traditional winemaking methods, Bodegas Muga use French and American oak vats and casks throughout the entire process.

Food Match: Enjoy over the next three years with full-flavoured grilled fish dishes, shellfish, Paella or turkey.