The hand-harvested Viura grapes (also known as Macabeo) for this wine had three hours of maceration on the skins before a small portion was fermented in French oak barrels and a larger portion in cool temperature-controlled stainless steel. The result is a fresh, crisp, aromatic wine with ripe aromas and flavors of honeydew melon and Meyer lemon fruit, with floral and herbal notes and a touch of vanilla. It is the perfect aperitif on a warm day and a fitting companion for a shrimp salad. The winery was founded in1926 by José Murúa Villaverde. In 1986 his son Julián took over. Today they own 400 hectares (988.4 acres) of vineyards and produce eleven brands, which they sell in fifty countries.
Muriel, Rioja DOCa (Spain) 2023
By Rebecca Murphy