Malpuesto 2022
34.62₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The single-vineyard red 2022 Malpuesto comes from a north-facing field blend of Tempranillo with some Graciano, Viura and Malvasía planted in 1945 on stony, limestone-rich soils. They have reduced the time in oak, and this year, they introduced clay tinajas too. This is a transition, so it's still smoky and spicy, with black fruit, ripeness and 14.1% alcohol. It's full-bodied, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins giving it a rustic twist. It should get polished with some more time in bottle. 5,920 bottles and 25 double magnums were filled in July 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Description
Malpuesto is an exclusive wine produced by Bodegas Orben, called the boutique winery of the Artevino Group in La Rioja. This wine has been elaborated by a tempranillo variety coming from a low yielding vineyard with vines planted in 1931 and its irregular layout gives origin to the name of this magnificent wine.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand in 15 kg crates and sorted on sorting tables. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation in new barrels with manual punching down throughout the process.
Ageing takes place in new fine-grain French oak barrels for 15 months.
Taste
Malpuesto is a red wine with a fruity expression. Its tannins are sweet and well-distributed, giving it a complex and ample character. The finish is persistent, with a marked mineral profile (earthy) and a long spicy aftertaste.
An original wine from a unique vineyard
Malpuesto is only produced when the quality of the grapes allows it to maintain its high quality. In other words, it is a limited production red wine, the king of the house. The attention to detail results in a product of superior quality, with a complex and very pleasant character.
In the gastronomic field, it is the perfect accompaniment for red meats, small game, stews, cured cheeses, lamb stews, lamb and roasts in general.
What are you waiting for to try it? You'll love it!
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 369.48₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 369.48₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36.49₣ | 18.24₣ (-18.24₣) |
| 7-12 | 46.00₣ | 23.00₣ (-23.00₣) |
| 13-18 | 49.33₣ | 24.66₣ (-24.66₣) |
| 19-24 | 55.24₣ | 27.62₣ (-27.62₣) |
| 25-30 | 66.14₣ | 33.07₣ (-33.07₣) |
| 31-36 | 80.27₣ | 40.13₣ (-40.13₣) |
| 37-42 | 88.21₣ | 44.11₣ (-44.11₣) |
| 43-48 | 129.13₣ | 64.57₣ (-64.57₣) |
| 49-54 | 131.44₣ | 65.72₣ (-65.72₣) |
| 55-60 | 137.63₣ | 68.82₣ (-68.82₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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