This fall, our restaurant is excited to bring you an exclusive selection of wines from Bodegas Muga, one of Rioja’s most celebrated wineries. Savor the deep elegant notes of Muga Seleccion Especial 2019 or experience the vibrant flavours of Muga Rioja Reserva 2019. Known for its dedication to quality and traditional winemaking in Haro’s renowned Barrio de La Estación, Bodegas Muga crafts wines that showcase Rioja’s rich heritage.
Join us for this limited-time all you can taste experience at 58++ per person and immerse yourself in the flavors of Spain's iconic wine region.
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History of Rioja Wine
Rioja's winemaking history dates back to Roman times, saw a revival by Christian monks in the 1500s, and grew commercially in the mid-1800s. The Marqués de Murrieta established the first bodega in Logroño, and the region began exporting wine to Europe and the U.S. until phylloxera hit in 1901. Recovery followed with the formation of the Consejo Regulador in 1926, leading to Rioja's recognition in Spain's Denominación de Origen (DO) system in 1933.
Characteristics of Rioja
Rioja, Spain’s premier wine, gained DOCa status in 1991. It’s traditionally aged in oak barrels, often American or blended with French oak, imparting flavors like vanilla and caramel. Rioja’s classification depends on aging duration, with some bodegas aging beyond minimum standards.
Grapes in Rioja Wine
Red Rioja is usually a blend dominated by tempranillo, with white wines making up only 7-8% of production, mainly from viura grapes, which develop nutty, creamy notes with age.
Rioja Wine Region
The Rioja DOCa spans La Rioja, Basque Country, and Navarra, split into three zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental. This region’s unique climate supports high-quality grape growth, and it’s a popular destination with wine festivals and tastings.
Styles of Rioja Wine
Rioja is produced as red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, with red wines being most prominent. Aging defines each type:
Vino Joven: No oak aging
Crianza: Aged two years, with one in oak
Reserva: Aged three years, with one in oak
Gran Reserva: Aged five years, with two in oak White and rosé have shorter aging requirements, while sparkling wines age at least 15 months on lees.
About the winery Bodegas Muga
Bodegas Muga, located in the historic Barrio de La Estación in Haro, La Rioja, is renowned for its dedication to traditional winemaking methods combined with innovative techniques. Founded in 1932, this family-owned winery crafts each bottle with care, using their own cooperage and oak fermentation vats to achieve rich, balanced flavors. Known for their meticulously aged reds and fresh whites, Muga wines embody the spirit of Rioja's terroir and heritage. Bodegas Muga is the only cellar in Spain with a master cooper and three in-house barrel-makers.