{"product_id":"bodegas-muga-blanco","title":"Bodegas Muga Blanco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated--color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_f6a0129365a7eea8\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic Spanish seafood paella loaded with saffron and prawns, roasted herb-stuffed chicken, pan-seared sea bass with a lemon-caper butter sauce, creamy wild mushroom pasta, or a platter of nutty, semi-hard cheeses like aged Manchego or Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGood for:\u003c\/b\u003e Introducing a California Chardonnay or white Burgundy devotee to the gorgeously textured world of traditional Spanish whites, adding sophisticated weight and complexity to a dinner party without a massive luxury price tag, or shifting away from hyper-crisp, razor-thin whites toward something with real physical muscle and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic Rioja white blend dominated by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eViura\u003c\/b\u003e (typically 70%–85%), masterfully woven with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eMalvasía de Rioja\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eGarnacha Blanca\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eI am from:\u003c\/b\u003e Barrio de la Estación, Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain (Sourced from traditional, non-irrigated estate vineyards planted on high-altitude calcareous clay and alluvial soils).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eBodegas Muga\u003c\/b\u003e is a towering, globally revered institution that anchors the legendary \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eBarrio de la Estación\u003c\/i\u003e (the historic railway quarter) of Haro. Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga and Aurora Caño, this multi-generational family estate has spent nearly a century fiercely defending traditional Riojan winemaking philosophies. What makes Muga an absolute unicorn in the modern, industrialized wine world is their radical, uncompromising obsession with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"457\"\u003ewood\u003c\/b\u003e. They are one of the only wineries left in Europe that employs its own master coopers, hand-selecting French and American oak trees every year to build, toast, and maintain every single barrel and vat in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile many global producers rush their white wines through cold, sterile stainless steel tanks to save time, the Muga family treats their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003eBlanco\u003c\/b\u003e with the exact same artisanal reverence they show their high-end reds. To build its unique architecture, the hand-harvested grapes undergo a cold, eight-hour skin maceration to extract aromatics and structure before being pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe juice is then directly transferred to ferment inside a combination of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003enew French oak barriques\u003c\/b\u003e and massive, upright oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine remains tucked away in these wooden vessels for several months to mature \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003esur lie\u003c\/i\u003e (on its fine lees) with regular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"276\"\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/b\u003e (lees-stirring). This meticulous, barrel-fermented process coaxes a glorious, luxurious weight out of the native grapes without ever letting the wood smoke overpower the raw vibrancy of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love Me:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a spectacular balancing act of silk and snap—a medium-bodied white that delivers a luscious, mouth-coating volume seamlessly checked by a racy, athletic line of high-altitude freshness. In the glass, it pours a brilliant, clear straw-yellow with youthful silver and emerald reflections. The nose is exceptionally expressive and complex, instantly launching into a fragrant bouquet of crisp green apples, juicy Bartlett pears, and citrus zest, beautifully layered with elegant top notes of white flowers, honeyed melon, toasted almonds, and a comforting, faint whisper of fresh bakery brioche and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn the palate, it delivers a gorgeous structural ride. It hits with an unctuous, silky, and almost waxy mid-palate density that feels beautifully complete. Yet, it never defaults to flabby or heavy fatness; a driving beam of natural, mouthwatering acidity instantly cuts through the richness, carrying layers of white peach, tangerine zest, and a subtle touch of vanilla into a long, clean finish highlighted by a refreshing, faint mineral salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martignetti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67694674116685,"sku":"njd1792017786242","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7937\/8509\/files\/bodegas-muga-blanco_1.png?v=1792017793","url":"https:\/\/flannelgridj.shop\/products\/bodegas-muga-blanco","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}