Bodegas Muga Rosado, Rioja DOCa, Spain

From one of Rioja's most iconic family estates, Muga Rosado 2024 is a beautifully refined expression of Spanish rosé, balancing freshness, texture, and elegance. Crafted from a traditional Rioja blend of Garnacha Tintorera, Viura, and Tempranillo, the wine captures the character of old vineyards in Rioja Alta while showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship that has defined Bodegas Muga for generations. Extended lees ageing lends subtle richness to its vibrant fruit profile, resulting in a rosé that is equally refreshing as an aperitif or alongside the table.

Product Details:

• Technical Director: Isaac Muga
• Head Winemaker: Pablo Orio
• Grape Varieties: 60% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Viura, 10% Tempranillo
• Alcohol: 14%
• Farming: Sustainable
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Vinification: Gentle five-hour skin maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel for 15-20 days
• Maturation: Aged on fine lees for 16 weeks before bottling

Sensory Description:

Brilliant pale pink in the glass. The nose is elegant and expressive, offering aromas of peach skin, apricot, nectarine, white blossom, wild strawberry, citrus zest, and delicate floral notes. The palate is dry, vibrant, and beautifully balanced, combining crisp stone fruit, fresh red berries, grapefruit, and subtle mineral nuances with lively acidity and a gently rounded texture from extended lees contact. The finish is long, refreshing, and finely detailed, with lingering peach and citrus notes.

Awards & Accolades:

• Vinous: 91-93 Points (2024 Vintage)
• Vinum Wine Magazine (Switzerland): 90 Points (2024 Vintage)
• Bacchus Magazine (Canada): 88 Points (2024 Vintage)

Winemaker Background:

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga and Aurora Caño, Bodegas Muga remains one of Rioja's great family-owned wineries, now guided by the third generation. Located in Haro's historic Barrio de la Estación, the estate has earned an international reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation. Muga remains the only winery in Rioja with its own cooperage, producing its own oak barrels while maintaining meticulous attention to detail from vineyard to bottle. Their sustainable viticulture, careful parcel selection, and commitment to classic Rioja winemaking continue to produce wines celebrated for their elegance, longevity, and unmistakable sense of place.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled at 10-12°C in a medium-sized white wine or universal wine glass to showcase its delicate aromatics and textured palate. No decanting is required. An outstanding partner for seafood, including oysters, prawns, lobster, grilled fish, tuna tartare, salmon, ceviche, and seafood paella. Equally delicious alongside sushi, sashimi, Mediterranean salads, grilled asparagus, burrata, goat's cheese, vegetable risotto, pasta primavera, roast chicken, turkey, or herb-marinated pork. For relaxed entertaining, pair with charcuterie, olives, Marcona almonds, smoked salmon blinis, potato chips, manchego, or fresh crusty bread with olive oil, making it an excellent choice for aperitifs, summer lunches, picnics, and alfresco dining.