Bodegas Emilio Moro - Ribera del Duero 'Malleolus' 2022

“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, the founder of the estate that bears his name. 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 that with each vintage a part of them is immortalized in it. “It evokes the land where it comes from”, they say. Rejecting traditional classifications like Crianza and Reserva, the family is far more interested in creating wines with personality and individuality – wines that are true to their vineyards and heritage. Among them are red wines from their cherished Tinto Fino, a prized clone of Tempranillo, and more recently Godello wines from Bierzo – vibrant whites that are as exciting and lively as their labels suggest.

The alcoholic fermentation and maceration took place in small stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 28 days, After malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, they were subsequently aged in a new French oak barrel.

"The 2022 Malleolus is another 100% Tempranillo, with a reductive nose. It has generous upfront oak and complex tannins, very ripe in full-bodied layers of blackberry and blueberry that taste nearly of jam. Secondary characteristics of spice, balsamic, and tobacco linger on the dense finish.” - 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"From the stony soils of Ribera del Duero, the 2022 Malleolus delivers a ripe profile shaped by both site selection and a warm year. Aromas of blackberry, anise and oak mingle with a hint of cedar and layers of herbs. The palate is broad and slightly indulgent, with grippy tannins that feel a bit rigid on the gums but do not break the enveloping flow. Intensity of flavor and grip drive the finish. A well-made, rich interpretation of Ribera.” - 92 Points, Vinous

“A rich red in an extracted style, with a glossy sheen to the juicy core of wild boysenberry, blueberry and mulberry fruit. Yet this offers balance as well, with a bright tang of orange peel acidity and supple tannins providing a fine, focusing frame. Aromatic on the finish, showing hints of candied violet, anise and sweet smoke. Drink now through 2035. 20,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.” - 92 Points, Wine Spectator

Producer: Bodegas Emilio Moro

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Varietal: Tempranillo

Appellation: Ribera del Duero

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml