Muga — Winery in Haro

Muga is regarded as one of the most traditional houses in Rioja, and it's also one of the few wineries in Spain (and even the world) with its own cooperage: a master cooper and three staff make all the barrels and vats here themselves, from American and French oak. During the tour (about 90 minutes) you see the imposing wooden fermentation vats (some up to 16,000 litres), the quiet ageing cellars, fining with fresh egg white (a traditional method), racking by gravity, and the cooperage in full swing. The tour ends with a tasting of 2 to 3 wines. There are more extensive options too: a vineyard visit, a tasting course in the remarkable Espacio Torre Muga (opened in 2008, 400 m² over three floors), a segway ride through the vineyards, or even a hot-air balloon flight over the wine region followed by a traditional Riojan lunch.