Bodegas
Muga is located in the historical Barrio de La Estación (railway
station district) in Haro. The 270,000 square foot facility is two
centuries old, built mainly of stone and oak. In fact, oak is paramount
in the winery. There are 14,000 barrels, made out of different types
of oak ranging in origin from from France (Allier, Tronçais or Jupilles),
America, Hungary, Russia and even a small consignment from Spain.
Bodegas
Muga vineyards are located on the foot of the Montes Obarenses, within
the area called Rioja Alta. The micro-climate is exceptional due,
on the one hand, to the singular geography and orientation of the
vines and, on the other hand, to the surrounding climates – a steady
blend of Mediterranian, Atlantic and Continental.
The soil
in this area is mostly clay and limestone, divided in small terroirs
with different physical and chemical qualities; each terroir has a
unique and defined personality. The range of climatic influences and
different soils define prolonged stages in the vine growth cycle.
Aro is
a phonetic spelling of Haro; the name is meant to suggest the scrupulous
attention to indigenous values in making the wine.
The oldest
vines and vineyards (>60 years in age) are tasted plot by plot. Special
attention is given to Graciano, a native grape that only acheives
its full potential with intensive effort; it makes 30% of the blend.
Spontaneous fermentation occurs without temperature control. The barrels
for aging are made from Tronçais oak aged at the bodega.
Aro is
a complex, potent wine with a rich texture and enduring freshness.
The information
on this page comes in a presentation-quality pdf file: here
Shelf
talkers in pdf: here
Bodegas
Muga official site: here
