Muga El Andén de la Estación 2023 bets on refinement. It is a fresh and expressive blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, with red fruit and a touch of floral notes; light, juicy and very well balanced.
In El Andén de la Estación 2023, hand harvest and vineyard selection mark the starting point, while transport in refrigerated lorries helps preserve all aromatic freshness. In this wine, the Tempranillo and Garnacha varieties are worked with viticulture aimed at maintaining fruit expression and the natural tension that later defines its profile in the glass.
El Andén de la Estación 2023 is produced through fermentation with controlled temperature and moderate extractions, aiming to prioritise fruit and the liveliness of the blend; afterwards, the ageing of 14 months in French oak barrels (one-use for Tempranillo and second-use for Garnacha), followed by a minimum refinement of 9 months in bottle, provides a very subtle spicy undertone without detracting from its fresh and juicy character.
El Andén de la Estación 2023 is faithful to Muga's style, a winery that signs this wine with a clear vocation for balance between fruit, freshness and ageing, achieving an expressive and precise interpretation of vintage 2023 that fits with its more direct and vibrant identity.
Pairing
This red pairs with white meats, vegetables grilled, fine cured meats, rice dishes and Mediterranean cooking, as its lightness on the palate, its fine tannins and its fruity profile make it a versatile companion for simple and tasty dishes, where its freshness provides balance and length.
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Grape variety
35% Garnacha tinta, 65% Tempranillo
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
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Cherry-red in colour, of medium intensity, bright and expressive.
Nose
On the nose it offers a pronounced freshness and great fruit expression, with red fruit such as strawberry, raspberry and cherry, floral notes and a very subtle spicy background; Garnacha defines the aromatic profile with clarity.
Mouth
On the palate it is light, juicy and very fresh, with fine tannin, good backbone and acidity perfectly integrated, for a lively, balanced and very fruity finish.
Bodegas Muga is one of the most reliable and recognizable names in Rioja, founded in 1932 by the family that gives it its name: the Muga family, now led by the third generation. Its history began in a modest winery located on a central street in Haro, but in 1970, it inaugurated new facilities in the famous Barrio de la Estación in the same town. Muga is characterized by its commitment to traditional winemaking: gravity racking, egg white fining, and all red wines are made, fermented, and aged in oak (there is no stainless steel in the winery). It is also one of the few Spanish wineries with its own cooperage. However, in the vineyard, it embraces modern technology, monitoring the plants.
It is also distinguished by its mastery of aging, especially long aging, as its red wines exceed the aging times stipulated by the Regulatory Council of the D.O.Ca. Rioja. Its portfolio is divided into two lines: a more classic line with the Muga and Prado Enea range, and a more modern one with Torre Muga and the ‘top’ Aro. These are joined by the new Flor de Muga label, available in white and rosé versions. All of these wines have elegance in their DNA, with outstanding acceptance.
It boasts exceptional vineyards of tempranillo, garnacha, graciano, and mazuelo, located in the valleys of the Oja and Tirón rivers. In these lands, soil and climate come together to offer exceptional conditions for the vine, something the Muga family takes full advantage of to craft their renowned wines.
