BODEGAS EMILIO MORO 'Malleolus de Sanchomartin' DO Ribera del Duero 2019/20 Bottle

Description

Bodegas Emilio Moro 'Malleolus de Sanchomartín' 2020 is a stunning expression from the acclaimed Ribera del Duero region. This exquisite Tempranillo showcases a deep picota cherry red colour, revealing an elegant and complex bouquet of cherry fruit, floral notes, and nuances of premium oak. On the palate, it is balanced and powerful, with velvety, reactive tannins that provide a firm structure. Layers of rich flavours, including ripe plum and dark berries, are complemented by hints of spice and minerality from the unique limestone soils. The long, persistent finish invites indulgence, making it a superb pairing for barbecued red meats and game. A refined representation of its terroir, this wine promises to age beautifully and delight connoisseurs.

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Producer Profile
"Wine is an art. If you know how to listen, it speaks to you, it lets you know when it needs racking and rest. It’s just like a living creature that we have to understand, tend to and care for."

So said Emilio Moro, founder of the estate. Three generations later this belief is still upheld by José and Javier Moro. Based in the world famous village of Pesquera de Duero in the heart of Ribera del Duero the brothers believe that their wine has a life of its own and with each vintage a part of them is immortalized in it. “It evokes the land where it comes from”. Eschewing traditional notions of classification like crianza and reserva, the family were eager create wines with personality and individuality. Expressions true to their vineyards and their family’s heritage. Creating reds from their cherished Tinto Fino, a prized clone of Tempranillo, and more recently crafting Godello wines from Bierzo - vibrant whites that are as exciting and lively as their labels suggest.

Viticulture
One of the most sublime Tempranillo wines from Bodegas Emilio Moro. Named in honour of the Pago de Sanchomartín, a vineyard located in Pesquera de Duero, which was planted in 1944. It is a wine with lovely varietal vocation but with the personality of the limestone soils. It stands out for being a powerful, elegant and persistent wine.

Winemaking
The alcoholic fermentation and maceration took place in small stainless- steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 28 days, and after 30 days malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, the wine was subsequently aged in a new French oak barrel.

Tasting Note
Deep picota cherry red colour, on the nose it is extremely elegant and complex, typical of the combination of an excellently balanced plot with one of the most unique climates. In the glass the cherry fruit notes open up and the nuances typical of the greatest of Tempranillo grapes stand out. On the palate it is balanced, with personality and a pleasing taste and a long and persistent aftertaste.

Food Matching
This elegant Tempranillo works well with barbecued red meats and game.

JAMES SUCKLING 94 points
An impressive Ribera del Duero that’s complex, deep and powerful, with a full load of dusty, reactive tannins. Full-bodied and quite tight and coated, with a firm grip from the fine wood tannins at the end. This still needs two more years to come around. Drink after 2025.
Zekun Shuai