
2021 Bodegas Muga "Aro" Rioja
100
Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 07/2025The impeccable 2021 Aro is a triple-selection of vines from six different Muga vineyards, all planted to older vines, a selection of a selection resulting in 70% Tempranillo and 30% Graciano here. The addition of Graciano is bold and groundbreaking; very few wines at this level of quality tend to include it, but here we are, it’s made its case. Not made every year, it was produced in 2010, 2015, 2016, 2019 (another 100-point year), and 2021, with about 6,200 bottles made, but there will only be 2,000 bottles or so of the 2022. Black olive, balsamic, textured woody notes, and a depth of full-bodied berry fruit meld together seamlessly across velvety tannins and a firm structure. (VB)
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Professional Reviews
98
Tim Atkin
Review Date: 06/2025
97
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 02/2025
96
Vinous
Review Date: 05/2025
Notes
Aro is the top wine produced by Bodegas Muga, an astounding wine that combines atypical power with the elegance and liveliness of the wines from Rioja Alta. It is only produced in the best vintages, when the Graciano they need can ripen properly in the high altitude, extreme areas where Bodegas Muga has their vineyards. These cold, high altitude, extreme vineyard are atypical for Rioja - most bodegas would not dare cultivate grapes in such climates. The wine ages for 24 months in French oak, 16 of which are in new French oak barriques. THe remainder of the elevage is finished in large oak vats that are produced at the winery.
Product Details
Origin: Rioja, Spain
Type/Varietal: Tempranillo
SKU: #2020897

