COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Garnacha, Viura, Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Muga
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Muga Rosado 2023 is a rosé wine from Bodegas Muga, a family winery established in 1932 in Spain's D.O.Ca. Rioja. Primarily made from Garnacha and Viura grapes, with a smaller proportion of Tempranillo, this wine is distinguished by its production methods. The vineyards are located in the Alto Najerilla and upper Valle del Oja, featuring old, low-yielding bush vines grown on calcareous clay and ferrous clay soils. Bodegas Muga is recognized for its commitment to traditional winemaking, and their rosé is specifically designated for its production, undergoing barrel fermentation and aging on lees, setting it apart as a complex, gastronomic rosé.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
2-6°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from ancient bush vines, some up to 90 years old.
Fact 02
Fermented in small oak vats, a rarity for rosé.
Fact 03
Aged for 16 weeks on its fine lees for added complexity.
Fact 04
Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast for the 2023 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Muga Rosado 2023 is produced using grapes from vineyards in Rioja. Following manual harvesting, the grapes undergo a light maceration, typically lasting around 5 to 12 hours. The resulting must is then fermented at a controlled temperature of 16-18°C for 15-20 days, with some fermentation occurring in small oak vats. A key aspect of its production is the aging process, where the wine remains in contact with its fine lees for 16 weeks. This sur-lie aging, often involving regular stirring, contributes to the wine's smoothness and palate length. Before bottling, the wine undergoes cold stabilization.
