Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 🇪🇸

Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 🇪🇸: A Bold Expression of Ribera del Duero's Finest Terroir

97 points – Wine Enthusiast
"A sublime Tempranillo, offering layers of complexity with rich black fruit, elegant tannins, and a lingering, powerful finish."

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep cherry red, almost opaque, showcasing its intense concentration.
• Nose: Elegant and complex aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and purple plum with a backdrop of dried thyme, black olive, and mocha.
• Palate: The wine is plush and full-bodied, with well-integrated acidity. Notes of black currant, Mission fig, and butterscotch harmonize with hints of balsamic and toasted oak. Its structured tannins provide balance and depth, creating a wine with great aging potential.
• Finish: Long and persistent, with savory notes of dark fruit and subtle spices that evolve beautifully as the wine opens​.

The Story Behind the Wine
Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 is named after the Pago de Sanchomartín, a prestigious vineyard planted in 1964 in the heart of Ribera del Duero. This one-hectare plot is prized for its clay-limestone soils, which impart unique elegance and finesse to the wine. Only 2,500 bottles of this iconic wine are produced each year, making it a true collector's item. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, Malleolus de Sanchomartín showcases the pinnacle of Bodegas Emilio Moro’s winemaking prowess, a family estate renowned for its dedication to expressing the best of Tempranillo​.

Pairing Suggestions

• Meat: Perfect with roasted game, grilled rib-eye, or barbecued red meats.
• Cheese: Pairs beautifully with aged Manchego or other hard cheeses.
• Hearty Dishes: Complements rich, savory stews, particularly those made with wild boar or venison​.

Wine Specifications

• Variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
• Alcohol: 15.5%
• Serving Temperature: 15-17°C
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Appellation: D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain

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