Flor Muga
Flor Muga
Aged for 6 months in new French oak barrels to develop aromatic complexity. The wine then spends 18 months in the bottle.
James Suckling
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Robert Parker
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Tim Atkin
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Flor de Muga Blanco Reserva 2022
Viura, Garnacha blanca and Maturana blanca
SOIL
The Maturana blanca comes from the zone of Haro and Anguciana where the soil is sandy loam. The Garnacha blanca comes from the zone of Villalba de Rioja and Galbárruli with a calcareous clay soil and the Viura comes from the Badarán zone with ferrous clay soil. This diversity of soils is reflected in the aromatic complexity.
HARVEST
After a rigorous monitoring of ripening, the grapes are picked by hand at the ideal moment, selected by variety and parcel. The harvested grapes are placed in 150-160 kilo crates and transported to the winery in refrigerated trucks to preserve all their aromatic potential.
VINIFICATION
The grapes are destemmed and taken to the press, where they spend a short time macerating in contact with the skins. Once the pressing process begins, the free run must which flows by gravity is selected, the so called “mosto flor”. This is then fermented at a low temperature in new French-oak casks made in our cooperage with a very light toast, from oak sourced from the prestigious French forests of Nevers and Bertranges. Once fermentation is complete, the wine remains on its lees for a period of 3-4 months to preserve its aromatic expression and give greater body and smoothness. Aged for 6 months in new French-oak casks to achieve aromatic complexity. The wine then spends a further 18 months in the bottle.
TASTING
Flor de Muga Blanco Reserva 2022 is a brilliant, clean and intense gold in colour. On the nose, it is highly intense and presents great aromatic complexity, with elegant notes of sweet spices (vanilla), accompanied by a delicate hint of citrus fruits and white blossom giving it vibrancy and depth. On the palate it is full-bodied and well-structured, marked by its slightly creamy nature and offset by a zesty acidity that brings out its freshness. Subtle brackish undertones combine perfectly with refined hints of toast. The overall effect is one of harmony and balance, with a long, lingering and very expressive finish.
