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Since the beginning of Tonelería Murúa, 1898, it has always been a great responsibility to control the quality of the raw material in order to offer the best to the wineries. Visits to our suppliers are constant throughout the year. From Pennsylvania to Missouri, we travel the Appalachian mountain range and check with the suppliers […]

The creation of a barrel is an art in itself. It is still widely carried out by hand, as in the case of Tonelería Murúa. In 1898, Justo Murúa founded one of the first cooperage industries in Europe. It was the culmination of a dream that he began to forge by working with the French […]

The species and origin of the oak from which the barrels are made are factors that greatly influence the composition of the wines. The vast majority of wineries use French and/or American oak barrels, but in recent years the use of barrels made from other types of wood has been increasing. And, Spain being the […]

Sustainability and care for the environment. At Tonelería Murúa, these two premises have been present in every step we take and in every action we undertake for years. When we moved to our current facilities, located in Navarrete, we were able to implement changes that will mark and define our future and which are gradually […]

At Tonelería Murúa we are aware of the work carried out in the fields, in the vineyards. That is why we have once again launched our ‘Operation Salchichón’. A small gesture to thank our winemakers and their crews for their hard work. We are bringing them a typical Riojan lunch, so that they can replenish […]

The manager of Tonelería Murúa, Elena Ceca, has joined the new Board of Directors of the Asociación Riojana de la Empresa Familiar (AREF) as a member. The 2022 General Assembly, held on 30 June, agreed on the renewal of its presidency, after three years in office, with Daniel Marín, from Grafometal, leaving his post to […]

The manager of Tonelería Murúa presented the Mercurio 2022 Executive Award, which she herself received in the last edition, to Mª Teresa Jáuregui, Managing Director of Quimibérica. The emotional Gala, held at the Círculo Logroñés de premiados, was attended by more than 200 guests of the Marketing Club of La Rioja, which has been organising […]

Last Friday, 3rd June, we welcomed a group of members of the Ribera del Duero Winemakers Association (EnoDuero), of which we are collaborators, to our facilities in Navarrete. Oenologists from different wineries in the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin were interested in learning first-hand about the barrel-making process at Tonelería Murúa. They took a […]

At Tonelería Murúa, we create our own backgrounds. In this way we can be sure of selecting the best wood and having the best finish on the market. The top and bottom of the barrels are made by joining several pieces of wood together and, as with all barrels, the basic raw material is oak […]

At Tonelería Murúa we are renowned for having been able to maintain traditional craftsmanship without neglecting our innovative vision, adapting to changing times and always seeking continuous improvement to meet the current and future needs of our customers. All of this is based on a sustainable project that always seeks the highest quality both in […]