Murua

Temperature-controlled fermentation. Timely monitoring of maceration. Malolactic fermentation and decanting were carried out in French and American oak barrels. 24 months in French and American oak barrels (barrels with a maximum use of 3 years). The aging in the bottle of our Reserves takes place for a minimum period of 5 years in the underground bottle rack of the winery to reach the optimal degree of maturation and roundness

VIEW: Vibrant cherry colour. High layer, with many long tears. Clean and bright. AROMA: Very powerful, expressive and long-lasting nose. Highlights include ripe red fruits with notes of tobacco, monte bajo alavés and vanilla. MOUTH: The entrance is sweet, very pleasant and unctuous. Red fruits enhance tertiary aromas, such as tobacco, dried herbs, and spices. This vintage is characterised by great intensity, good balance and a fatty, aromatic and voluminous palate.

Roasted lamb, chops on the branch or a good beef steak. Small and large game: Dishes with hare, partridge, rabbit (e.g. rabbit with figs) or deer stews. Veal in the garden, stews or meats in sauce. Riojan dishes: Riojan-style potatoes, pochas or legumes with compango.

Iberian sausages: Acorn-fed ham and cured loin.

Cured cheeses: Manchego cheese or other long-aged sheep cheeses.