Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga

Spain & Chile

Wines from Rioja and Navarra

Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga are an historic, family-owned Rioja producer that first made wine in 1872. Their commitment to combining traditional wine making methods with cutting edge technology means they are one of the leading Spanish producers with an outstanding range of high quality wines from Rioja, Navarra and Extremadura.

Gurpegui Muga own three wineries in Rioja: Haro (Rioja Alta) one of the oldest working wineries with five different levels based on the Bordeaux Chais; in San Adrian (Rioja Baja) and Banos de Ebro (Rioja Alavesa). The winery in Navarra produces excellent quality wines and Gurpegui Muga's careful selection of grapes from Extremadura produces high quality, 'value for money' wines.

Within the Rioja area Gurpegui Muga have developed longstanding relationships with more than 10 different producers, each working with distinctively different soils and climates. With their winemaker's skill, the wine is blended from each of the different regions to give every wine a unique 'personality' and a consistency of quality and style year after year.

The delicate Continental-Mediterranean geographic climatic harmony produces the finest examples of Tempranillo, the indigenous grape from Rioja. Graciano contributes structure to the red wines and Mazuelo adds tannin and acidity to give great ageing ability.

In particular, the Berceo range of wines: The name was chosen many years ago to honour the poet Gonzalo de Berceo, a Spanish monk who lived in the Monastry at Suso in the 13th Century and who became the first author to write in the Castillian language.

The grandfather of the current owner Primitivo Gurpegui, is referred to as the 'King of the Rose' because he is credited with being the first person to produce Rose in Rioja, an area predominantly known for red wine.

Gurpegui Muga's winemaking philosophy is to produce a range of quality, value for money wines with the focus on fruit and elegance.

Red

	Vina Berceo Crianza 2006 (Rioja) Brilliant ruby red colour. Perfect balance between the vanilla and spices from the oak and plummy, red berry fruit aromas. Smooth, well rounded, good backbone and a long finish. Perfect with all kinds of meats and roasts, rice, vegetables and smoked cheeses.
	Gonzalo de Berceo Reserva 2004 (Rioja) Deep red with brick red hues. Great balance between the vanilla and spices and the plum and red berry fruit aromas. Smooth, structured with soft tannins and a long persistent finish.
	Gonzalo de Berceo Gran Reserva 2000 (Rioja) A blend of Tempranilllo, Graciano and Mazuelo. The bunches were handpicked at the peak moment for the vintage and spent two years ageing in French oak barrels. A deep red brick colour and toasty vanilla aromas, the wine is well balanced with soft tannins and a long persistent finish. Perfect with meat, game and smoked cheeses.
	Los Dominios de Berceo Reserva '36' Red 2004 (Rioja) A unique wine from an 8 hectare vineyard planted in 1936 and made from 100% Tempranillo. The wine spent 2 years in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. The wine is neither filtered nor cold stabilised in order to preserve its unique personality. A brilliant cherry red with purple trim and a mature nose of jammy cherry and red berry fruits, hints of chocolate and red and black fruits. Smooth, rounded and well structured, this wine is balanced with power and elegance. Limited quantities only.
	Los Dominios de Berceo Prefiloxerico Red 2004 (Rioja) An exceptional wine from a 2 hectare prephylloxera vineyard in Banos de Ebro (Rioja Alavesa) planted with original root stock Tempranillo 140 years ago. Aged for 12 months, the wine is neither filtered nor cold stabilised to preserve its individual character. A brilliant cherry red colour with maroon at the rim. A mature nose of jammy cherry and red berry fruits with hints of cocoa, chocolate, nuts and sweet spices. Smooth and good weight mid-palate, medium bodied, well balanced and toasty with good concentration. Very elegant and delicate with an impressively long finish. Very limited quantities - on allocation. Consistent medal winner.
	Vinadrian Red 2009 (Rioja) A blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha from vineyards within the three Rioja DOC production areas. Deep coloured red with purple hues. Plum, cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. Fresh, medium bodied young wine with a good weight of fruit mid-palate. Perfect with poultry, pasta, chargrilled meats or spicy dishes.

White & Rose

	Vina Berceo White 2008 Barrique Fermented (Rioja) Made from 100% Viura. This wine was fermented in new oak barrels and then kept in barrel for a further 6 months with a daily 'battonage' to harmonise the fruit and oak components. A brilliant pale yellow, with a powerful nose and perfect balance of vanilla and varietal aromas. Smooth, well rounded and velvety with good acidity.
	Vina Berceo Rose 2009 (Rioja) A blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Viura. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, macerated on the skins for several hours prior to the juice being bled from the tank and berries pressed. Brilliant pink colour. Aromatic with strawberry and raspberry fruits. Crisp, red fruits on the palate and well balanced acidity. Perfect with vegetables, salads, pasta and fish.
	Vinadrian Blanco 2009 (Rioja) 100% Viura. Fermented in stainless steel. A brilliant pale yellow colour; fresh and crisp with aromas of green apple which follow through to the palate. Good structure and balanced acidity. An easy to drink wine, perfect with fish seafood, salads, fresh cheeses and as an aperitif.
	Vinadrian Rose 2009 (Rioja) Made from Garnacha and Tempranillo. Pale pink in colour. Fruity and aromatic with predominantly strawberry and raspberry aromas which carry through to the palate. Perfect with vegetables, salads, pasta and fish.
	Monte Ory Garnacha Rose 2009 (Navarra) Fermented in stainless steel tanks, macerated on the skins for several hours and then pressed. The wine is clean and a brilliant pale pink colour with predominantly strawberry and raspberry aromas. Fruity and crisp with well balanced acidity, the wine is perfect for Summer drinking with vegetables, salads, pasta and fish.

Chile

From the best wine producing area in Chile, the Colchagua Valley, Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga are also producing stunningly good wines. There, in genuine chateau style they have acquired an 80 hectare vineyard which they have called La Baronia. They have improved the estates potential by replanting the whole estate with the most suitable old vine varieties: Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Malbec.

	Eslabon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bright ruby red with burgundy hues, this wine has aromas of red berry fruits especially cherry, sloe and raspberry. Lots of fruit on the palate with firm, yet sweet tannins. Good structure and balance.
	Eslabon Carmenere 2009 Deeply coloured red with purple hues and aromas of red berry fruits, blackberry, blueberry and loganberry. Full bodied with good weight of fruit in the mid palate and a velvety smooth finish showing soft sweet tannins.
	Baron de Gurpegui Le Petit Reserva 2007 Made from a blend of Shiraz, Malbec, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a beautiful intense ruby red. The aromas are of mature red fruits and spice with a light smoky touch. Fresh, fruity and full bodied. This is a very well balanced wine powerful and persistent on the palate with a long finish.
	Baron de Gurpegui Gran Reserva 2004 Gurpegui Mugas first harvest has produced a stunning, complex wine with Chilean character and the Rioja spirit. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Carmenere and Malbec; aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months before further ageing and blending. The wine is a brilliant deep red with violet hues. Primary fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry and plum linked to vanilla and spice. Full bodied, well structured and with smooth firm tannins, this is a finely balanced, delicious wine with a long, persistent finish.

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