Bodegas Muga

Rioja Viura Malvasia

8.9123 ratings
8.919 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Malvasia, Viura
Cake & Cream
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Chalky, floral and interesting. Can tell it’s more rare varieties.

Chalky, floral and interesting. Can tell it’s more rare varieties.

Jan 11th, 2024
Ellen Clifford

Fresh fun and just a pleasant touch funky

Fresh fun and just a pleasant touch funky

Apr 21st, 2023
Peter Sultan

Another fantastic QPR- medium body, light sunflower color w green tints, medium+ acid & so, so clean. Viura. Barrel fermented but nothing goopy or heavy handed here, just a moderate tang & grip with a few nods towards vanilla.

Another fantastic QPR- medium body, light sunflower color w green tints, medium+ acid & so, so clean. Viura. Barrel fermented but nothing goopy or heavy handed here, just a moderate tang & grip with a few nods towards vanilla.

Jan 4th, 2023
Peter Sultan

Oak aged but not clumsily, so clean & sharp. Presents like a Macon with some zip. Muga brings such value.

Oak aged but not clumsily, so clean & sharp. Presents like a Macon with some zip. Muga brings such value.

Sep 19th, 2021
Andrew Lohse

Viura remains one of the most underrated white varieties in the world, straight up.

Viura remains one of the most underrated white varieties in the world, straight up.

Oct 28th, 2020
Douglas Braun

Peach /pear, creamy hint of minerality nice acidity (no oak or malo ) great with link cod

Peach /pear, creamy hint of minerality nice acidity (no oak or malo ) great with link cod

Aug 12th, 2019
Allison Lyzenga

Pale lemon-green; medium intensity aromas of green apple, apple skins, tarragon; developing; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of green apple, apple skins, white grapefruit, subtle spice and vanilla

Pale lemon-green; medium intensity aromas of green apple, apple skins, tarragon; developing; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of green apple, apple skins, white grapefruit, subtle spice and vanilla

Jan 4th, 2018
Joyce Lin

90% viura, 10% Malvasia and Garnacha Blanc. Dry, crisp, with lemony citrus, unripe yellow peach. Racy acidity with lots of minerality. Slightly flint and petrol. Says fermented in new French barrel and sits on its lees for for 3 month Can't really feel or taste the oak note or the lees note.

90% viura, 10% Malvasia and Garnacha Blanc. Dry, crisp, with lemony citrus, unripe yellow peach. Racy acidity with lots of minerality. Slightly flint and petrol. Says fermented in new French barrel and sits on its lees for for 3 month Can't really feel or taste the oak note or the lees note.

Aug 19th, 2017
Jordan Wardlaw

This is a ridiculous value and the 2017 vintage is stunning. Rich, round fruit in the mid palate, intense concentration and tremendous finesse throughout. Finishes with a mineral streak that is delightful. Do yourself a favor and serve this in large Burgundy bowls which greatly enhance the ripe peach, mango and citrus blossom character in this lovely wine.

This is a ridiculous value and the 2017 vintage is stunning. Rich, round fruit in the mid palate, intense concentration and tremendous finesse throughout. Finishes with a mineral streak that is delightful. Do yourself a favor and serve this in large Burgundy bowls which greatly enhance the ripe peach, mango and citrus blossom character in this lovely wine.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2019
ESF
8.9

Really enjoyed this: bit of weight, silky yet vibrant brimming w/acidity. Florals, herbs, citrus - clean & balanced

Really enjoyed this: bit of weight, silky yet vibrant brimming w/acidity. Florals, herbs, citrus - clean & balanced

Mar 20th, 2024