The Story
Origin: Malleolus de Sanchomartin is one of the top wines of Bodegas Emilio Moro. It finds its home in the vineyard of Sanchomartin, a vineyard that is more than 65 years old. Made with grapes from the Sanchomartín vineyard located with in the municipality of Pesquera de Duero. A vineyard of one hectare, the wines produced from this vineyard are tannic with a marked acidity, which makes them ideal for ageing in wood. It was planted in 1964 by grafting stock, taken from the oldest family vineyards
Variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
Winemaking: 28 days of maceration in small capacity vats, malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes: The attractive cherry red color and the deep intensity of this Sanchomartín 2011 reminds us that this is one of the best Sanchomartín of the decade, as the exceptional qualities of this “terroir” joined with an extraordinary climate. The notes, full of life with black fruits characteristic of the variety, are both vivid and intense. The evolution is elegant, finding balsamic and floral nuances that give richness to the ensemble of the wine. On the palate it is powerful but balanced and highly polished.
Wine Information
Production: 2,500 bottles
Vintage 2011
Rioja: Hot, dry weather throughout the summer set the stage for ripe, deeply flavored wines that tend to be low-acid and fruit-forward, with round tannins that will ensure positive aging over at least the coming decade.
