Colón is a red produced by Bodegas Mugas (Muga) in Rioja, Rioja, Spain. Made from Tempranillo, Grenache, Carignan and Graciano. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rioja
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Carignan, Graciano
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A straightforward, food-friendly Rioja blend built around Tempranillo with support from Grenache, Carignan, and Graciano. Expect red cherry and dried fruit notes with earthy, leathery undertones and a touch of oak — approachable and unfussy. It drinks well in its youth and suits everyday table use rather than cellaring.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rioja, Spain
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, set inland in the north along the Ebro River, and is renowned for its supple, oak-aged red wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Graciano
Graciano is a red grape from Spain's Rioja region, most often used in small proportions to add backbone and lift to blends built around Tempranillo.
More wines
More red wines from Rioja
- Contino Gran Reserva — Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino, Rioja
- Cune Reserva — CVNE, Rioja
- Finca Ygay Reserva — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
- Gran Reserva — Finca Almendral, Rioja
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colón from?
Colón is produced by Bodegas Mugas (Muga) in Rioja, Rioja, Spain.
What grapes are in Colón?
Colón is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Carignan and Graciano.