Murua Wineries, part of the prestigious Masaveu Wineries wine group and located in Elciego, will welcome 2,200 registered participants of the Wine Run Rioja Alavesa on Sunday, October 29. Participants in both the 10K race and the walk will pass through the estate where the winery is located, enjoying the beautiful views of the vineyards on both sides of the path and the scenic landscape, with the winery building ahead and music by DJ Fran Ríos adding to the atmosphere.
This is the third edition of this sporting, gastronomic, and cultural event, which has been held in Rioja Alavesa since 2016. This year, it is the turn of the town of Elciego, and in addition to Murua, two other local wineries Viña Salceda and Fos Wineries are also included along the route.
Participants will also have the opportunity to taste a special Murua wine created specifically for this event. Six hundred bottles of Murua wine will be dressed for the occasion with an original label that captures the sporting spirit of the event and the winery’s passion for art.
It is a red wine made mainly from Tempranillo grapes (90%), along with Graciano (6%), Mazuelo (3%), and Garnacha Tinta (1%), aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Any wine and sports enthusiast can purchase a bottle of this special edition either at the winery’s own shop or through the wine group’s online store.
In addition, Murua will open its doors from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29, from 10 a.m. onward. to 5:30 p.m. Exclusively for all participants of the 2023 Wine Run Rioja Alavesa who wish to visit the winery and book in advance. Murua offers them the opportunity, free of charge, to explore the winemaking process and, by touring the interior, discover details and stories that are part of the winery’s tradition and working philosophy. For those registered participants who wish to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience through two of Masaveu Wineries’ greatest passions—art and wine—all they need to do is book the visit through the “Visits” section on the Murua Wineries website or directly reserve it here.
About Murua Wineries and Masaveu Wineries
Murua Wineries is located in the beautiful village of Elciego, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, the main noble building retains the structure of the traditional manor houses typical of this area. The Masaveu family acquired this winery in 1974, making it the first of five wineries that today form Masaveu Wineries, a renowned Spanish wine group, already present in five strategic geographical indications: Murua (D.O.Ca. Rioja), Fillaboa (D.O. Rías Baixas), Pagos de Araiz (D.O. Navarra), Leda (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León), and the ice cider Valverán (Asturias).
Since then, Masaveu Winerieshas grown to become a benchmark for the quality of its wines across different DOs, as well as for its environmental philosophy and utmost respect for the land, where it owns its own vineyards, allowing it to convey the unique personality of each terroir in every bottle.
