Flor de Muga Blanco 2020

Flor de Muga Blanco 2021 – Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain

Flor de Muga Blanco 2021 is an exquisite white wine from the renowned Bodegas Muga in Rioja. Although Muga is famous for their red wines, this top white wine demonstrates their ability to create white wines with great elegance and depth. The wine is produced in very limited quantities and reflects the terroir, balance and precision of the winemaker.

Grapes and origin:

100% White Grenache

The grapes come from high-altitude, old vineyards in Alto Najerilla in Rioja Alta.

The vines grow in calcareous and clayey soil and are between 70 and 90 years old.

Manual harvesting and selection in the field

Vinification and aging:

Fermented and aged in French oak barrels (500 liters), where the wine lies "sur lie" (on the lees) with regular bâtonnage for approximately 6 months

The wine is bottled unfiltered to preserve maximum character and depth.

Nose:

A delicate and aromatic bouquet with nuances of white flowers, citrus, peach, pear and toasted nuts . The barrel aging adds subtle notes of vanilla, brioche and wet stones , which give depth and elegance.

Taste:

In the mouth the wine is complex and full-bodied , but still with a distinct freshness and minerality . There is a nice texture with flavors of ripe stone fruits, citrus zest and light spices , which are rounded off in a long, balanced aftertaste.

Serving suggestions:

Perfect companion for grilled fish, lobster, scallops, chicken in cream sauce or hard cheeses .
Serve at 10–12 °C and preferably in large white wine glasses.

Storage potential:

Flor de Muga Blanco 2021 can be enjoyed now, but has a great aging potential of 5–8 years , where it will develop greater depth and complexity.

Conclusion:

Flor de Muga Blanco 2021 is a refined, age-worthy white wine that shows how far Garnacha Blanca can go in the right hands. A wine for those who appreciate white Burgundy with Spanish character. A true gem from Rioja.