Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 – Ribera’s Limestone-Weathered Majesty

Tasting Notes

Dive into a deep‑ruby pour that hits you with layers of cassis, purple plum, and black‑olive paste. It then rolls into black currant, fig, butterscotch, mocha, and a twiggy dried‑thyme whisper. Cotton meets steel—plush tannins ride tight acidity all the way to a long, expansive finish that lingers like a well‑crafted story. 

Meet the Winemaker

This isn't “winemaking theatre”—it’s legacy. Sourced from a 1944 limestone-clay vineyard in Pesquera de Duero, this is Tempranillo built from ancient roots and cool nights. Modern winemaking (steel and barrel finesse), delivering terroir, no ego. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)

• Vintage: 2019

• Region: Pesquera de Duero, Ribera del Duero—limestone-rich, high altitude

• Winemaking: 28-day maceration, stainless malolactic ferment, aged in new French oak

• ABV: ~15.5% 

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C—room to breathe, glam to deliver

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast — 97 pts:
  “This deep-ruby-colored wine offers a bouquet of cassis, purple plum and black olive paste. Plush tannins and well-integrated acidity play backup to black currant, Mission fig, butterscotch, mocha and dried thyme flavors that persist into a lengthy finish.” 

• Wine Spectator — 96 pts: One of Ribera's best badges—bold, elegant, and persistent. 

• GrandCruWijnen note: “One of the most sublime Tempranillo wines from Bodegas Emilio Moro… named for Pago de Sanchomartín.” 

Food Pairings

This wine kicks classic food in the charm:

• Slow-roasted lamb shanks or beef brisket—match the structure with slow depth

• Game meats or mushroom-laced ragù—earth mirrors tannin finesse

• Smoked mature cheeses—smoke, salt, and savory meld with mocha and fig

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you don’t drink wine—you collect mood. Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 is Bordeaux structure with Ribera fire—dense, elegant, and unforgettably alive. It’s “This bottle gets me”—but grander.

Ready to upgrade your bottle shelf to legend status? Tap Add to Cart and let Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2019 be your reputation whisperer. And hey, Club fam—you’ve already earned that free shipping glow-up.