The opulent, heady and balsamic 2014 Malleolus de Valderramiro is sourced from a four-hectare plot in Pesquera de Duero, planted in 1924 on clay-rich soils. After fermenting in stainless vats with yeasts selected from the Valderramiro vineyard, malolactic fermentation was carried out in new American oak barrels, while aging is in used French barriques and lasts for 18 months. It has abundant toasty notes, hints of cured and smoked meat, some creamy notes, developing aromas of truffles and autumn forest floor, with an organic touch. This is faithful to the house style, the voluptuous character of the vineyard and the character of the year. It will improve in bottle, but it will always be a wine for the fans of the style. In any case it feels less oaky than the 2011, but still the oakiest of the collection. 7,000 bottles were filled in November 2016.

This plush red delivers a mouthful of sweet fruit and toasty oak, with currant, boysenberry, licorice, leather and cocoa flavors, backed by muscular, well-integrated tannins, kept fresh and balanced by balsamic acidity. Powerful, in the modern style. Drink now through 2030. 766 cases made, 120 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add