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Amaren Malvasia

01/06

Vintage

The vintage has been much better than expected. Although the year began with a lot of precipitation and the spring was rainy and warm, it was necessary to exercise extreme caution against fungal diseases. The year improved in the summer months as it was accompanied by dry, hot weather that favoured both good sanitary conditions and phenolic maturation. The expected result is very hopeful and with very structured and powerful wines.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2020

03/06

Winemaking

The Malavasia Riojana has, traditionally, been present in our vineyards often part of a mixed field blend with Tempranillo, Viura and other grape varieties. In this particular old vineyard we have preserved this grape, also known as ?Rojal? given the pink hue it takes when ripe. VINEYARD: El Pomal VILLAGE: Leza VINEYARD AGE: 1912 HEIGHT ABOVE SEA-LEVEL: 550 m SOIL: Chalk/limestone clay VINEYARD ASPECT: North-South with a 15 degree East slant

04/06

Varieties

* 100% Malvasia Riojana or ?Rojal?

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05/06

Aging

Manual harvest in baskets and a grape by grape selection at the winery. Fermentation in a concrete 1.700 litre ?egg?. Ageing on its own fine lees in the same ?Egg? for 14 months with weekly Crianza ?bâtonnage?. No barrel ageing. Aged for 2 years in bottle in the Amaren cellar before release. BOTTLING DATE: December 2017 PRODUCTION: 2.141, 75 cl Bts, and 200 of 1,5 l

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

Clean, iridescent, with an extremely elegant presence. With pale yellow adornments and intense, bright-green hues that highlight its freshness.

Nose

A wine of great aromatic complexity. On the nose there are many different aromas, ripe fruit such as pineapple and pears as well as delicate floral aromas such as orange blossom, dried flower petals, nutmeg, and pastry such as ?brioche?.

Mouth

It is full and dense. The nice, full fruit sensation always allows space for floral and balsamic essences on the after taste. Very complex. The ageing on its fine lees and ?bâtonnage? ensures a rich and full flavour, dense full bodied and long.

Pairing

It can be a perfect aperitif wine but where it shines is on the table, accompanying seafood, fish with powerful sauces and even meats.

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa)

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