Rioja: CVNE Winery guided visit and wine tasting
With this visit, you can discover centuries-old wines in the Wine Cemetery, personalize bottles, and taste unique flavors at the Wine Bar, among other activities.
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In the glass
Aroma: white fruit, citrus, white flowers
Palate: lively, balanced, slightly creamy, fine bubble
Muga's traditional-method blanc de blancs of Viura and Chardonnay: pale and brilliant with white fruit and citrus, lively acidity and a slightly creamy texture.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Acidity and fine bubbles suit briny shellfish.More wines for oysters →
- Jamon iberico Creamy mousse cuts through salty ham.More wines for ham →
- Fried anchovies Bubbles refresh fried fish.More wines for fish →
How to serve Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open.
- Serve well chilled. A well-chilled bottle keeps the acidity crisp.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass or tulip flute.
- Pair with the food. Oysters, Jamon iberico, Fried anchovies. Oysters, ham and fried fish suit the lively mousse.
History
Conde de Haro is Muga's Cava line, made in Rioja by the traditional method. The Blanc de Blancs comes from clay-limestone soils in the Oja Valley and clay-iron soils of Alto Najerilla.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Muga · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viura, Chardonnay
- Classification
- DO Cava
- Oak
- Base wines fermented in wooden vats on lees; second fermentation 3 to 4 months; at least 24 months on lees in bottle
Frequently asked about Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs
What does Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, white fruit, citrus, white flowers. On the palate, lively, balanced, slightly creamy, fine bubble. Muga's traditional-method blanc de blancs of Viura and Chardonnay: pale and brilliant with white fruit and citrus, lively acidity and a slightly creamy texture.
When should I drink Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs?
Muga gives no drinking window; the cava rests a minimum of 24 months on its lees before release.
What food pairs with Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the first match to try, with Jamon iberico and Fried anchovies close behind. Acidity and fine bubbles suit briny shellfish.
What grapes are in Cava Conde de Haro Blanc de Blancs?
It is made from Viura and Chardonnay; percentages are not published.
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