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Orben Malpuesto Rioja

TASTING NOTE

A fragrant nose of dark berries, plums, dried herbs, rosemary, cedar, dark chocolate, and baking spices. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins and fresh acidity. Structured and chewy with a fruity edge and a supple finish with excellent length.

Decanting: Recommended for at least 30 minutes

Service temperature: 16 ºC

Food Pairing:
Perfectly with aperitif, cured cheeses, red meat, and game

Awards: 

94 Points – James Suckling

RED WINE

ABV: 14.5% VOL.
Grape: Tempranillo
Country: Spain
Aging: 15 months in new French oak barrels.
Seal: Cork Type

Malpuesto is a red wine produced by the Orben winery La Rioja, at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria.

The Orben winery belongs to the Izadi Group, a group of well-known wineries in Ribera del Duero, Vetus or Toro. Malpuesto is a single varietal Tempranillo from the Malpuesto Finca, the Finca vineyard was planted in 1931 and today is one of the oldest vineyards of La Rioja Alavesa. The name, Malpuesto, comes from the irregular arrangement in which the strains were planted. The farm is located on a hillside and has an area of 1.2 hectares. The soil is sandy and poor, resulting in a low yield yet with high quality. The harvest is done manually in small boxes of 15 kg. Once in the winery, the grapes undergo a strict selection before being placed in vats. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature and a very gentle pressing is applied before the wine undergoes aging in barrels for about 15 months. Malpuesto is a red wine with character, from a very special old vineyard with a limited production of just over 5,000 bottles.

Weight 1 kg

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