Malpuesto

Orben

DOCa. Rioja


D.O.Ca.Rioja. 100% Tempranillo. Low-yield old vine single vineyard called “Malpuesto” or badly placed due to its poor planting.
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Vineyard:

Low-yield 1,68 ha. old vine single vineyard called “Malpuesto” or badly placed due to its poor planting. Planted in 1931.

Grape varieties:

100% Tempranillo. 

Elaboration:

Alcoholic fermentation in open stainless steel vats.
Malolactic fermentation in 500 l. barrels and clay amphore. 

Aging:

12 months in small-grain French 500 l. oak barrel (Darnajou and Taransaud).

Tasting notes:

Intense bright cherry colour. Ripe, wild black fruit aromas. Structured and voluptuous, with a silky earthy touch. Extremely fruit-forward, meaty, persistent and complex finish.