Muga Blanco 2020

Viura 90% and Malvasía 10% planted to the calcareous clays and alluvial soils of Rioja, this . Lemon peels, stone fruit, and that exotic scent of soft ripened papaya read really supple on the nose but then zap the palate with a jolt of electricity –this is a living example of how rich and jazzy Viura remains even in dry years. Creamy texture of barrel fermentation balances zippy acidity and keeps the prominent fruit in motion throughout the finish.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, September 2013

“Mainly made from the white viura grape, a variety which withstands harsh climate conditions well, such as the 2012 drought. Normally, despite variations in growing conditions, it guarantees a yield of consistent quality and quantity.
However, this harvest suffered from an unusually dry spring which seriously affected flowering and, as a consequence, the harvest. The reduction in yield was more than 20% compared to a typical year, but this meant a superior point of ripeness which was then reflected in the wine.

Its appearance maintains the traditional straw-yellow colour but with perhaps a few golden glints around the rim.

The attack is powerful with pineapple, apple and peach aromas, all at a midway point between sharp and ripe fruit. In the background there are sharp notes of white blossom, concluding with smooth, honeyed sensations.

In the mouth it is even more surprising, if that is possible. We can find an almost perfect balance of sweetness-bitterness-acidity which really excites the taste senses.

In the retronasal and aftertaste phases we can find apples, a bit riper than on the nose, and the reminders of white blossom return.

It is without doubt one of the most notable vintages, organoleptically speaking, of recent times.”
Wine notes from Bodegas Muga

Food Pairings

Delicate, lightly seasoned foods especially seafood. Appetizers, jamon or prosciutto.