Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2022 to 2026.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, white flower, subtle spice
Palate: redcurrant, citrus, saline, creamy texture
A serious Provence-inspired Garnacha rose fermented in oak: pale, dry and gastronomic, with delicate red fruit and a saline, textured finish.
What it pairs with
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Gilda pintxo
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The salty anchovy-olive skewer sharpens the rose's redcurrant lift. -
Txangurro al horno
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Baked spider crab's sweetness meets the wine's saline citrus. -
Grilled prawns
Charred shellfish and the dry oak-aged rose are a summer natural.
How to serve Flor de Muga Rosado
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Gilda pintxo, Txangurro al horno, Grilled prawns. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Flor de Muga Rosado is a single-varietal Garnacha rose in a pale, gastronomic, oak-fermented style.
- 2016: First Flor de Muga Rosado vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Muga · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
Frequently asked about Flor de Muga Rosado
What does Flor de Muga Rosado taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, white flower, subtle spice. On the palate, redcurrant, citrus, saline, creamy texture. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. A serious Provence-inspired Garnacha rose fermented in oak: pale, dry and gastronomic, with delicate red fruit and a saline, textured finish.
When should I drink Flor de Muga Rosado?
Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Flor de Muga Rosado?
Gilda pintxo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Txangurro al horno and Grilled prawns. The salty anchovy-olive skewer sharpens the rose's redcurrant lift.
Is Flor de Muga Rosado vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Flor de Muga Rosado?
The blend is Garnacha (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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