Muga Barrel Fermented White (Rioja)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

White

Uva

Viura, Malvasia

País

Spain

Região

Rioja

Denominação

Rioja

Corpo

medium

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201589 pts

  Stone-fruit and melon aromas are minerally. This feels linear and tight due to racy acidity. Flavors of white fruits, lime and stones are slightly tart, while this is short but firm on the finish. For barrel-fermented Viura, this is not oaky in any overt way.

• 201389 pts

  Crystal-clear aromas of green apples and minerals come with a slight dash of oak. This is barrel-fermented Viura (with 10% Malvasia), but there's nothing woody or overtly barrel-dominated about the wine, which is tight and citric on the tongue, with tangerine, green apple and ne…

• 201284 pts

  Apple, peach and white-flower aromas later suggest dilute pool water. The wine is is tangy and high in malic acid. Sour apple and mixed green-herb flavors finish tart, shear and tangy, with minimal fruit flavor but good crispness.

• 201186 pts

  This blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia gives off scents of saline and pool water along with apple, citrus and green herb notes. The palate is zesty and high in acid, leaving a clipped feel and flavors of lime, pineapple and green apple. It's nicely built but modest in its over…

• 200989 pts

  Clean lines and fresh, oak-tinged aromas is what this Viura (with 10% Malvasia) is all about. The nose starts with lemon, green apple and a spot of vanilla, while the juicy palate brings bright white fruits, toasty oak and smoke. Not overly complex but not rudimentary or dull. A…

• 200884 pts

  Pure and driving, but also acidic and woody in aromas and flavors. Can't say that this barrel fermented Viura-based white is Muga's best wine. It's crisp with green apple and pineapple, but also a little sour and simple. With 10% Malvasia.