Bodegas Emilio MoroMalleolus de Sancho Martin

2006 Malleolus de Sancho Martin

Bodegas Emilio Moro

97Average Score

Ribera del Duero / Spain

Red

The opaque purple-colored 2006 Malleolus de Sancho Martin is sourced from the 1.72 acre Pago de Sancho Martin vineyard planted in 1964. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new barrels with batonnage after which it spent 22 months in new French oak. It provides a brooding aromatic array of roasted herbs, scorched earth, toasty new oak, incense, and blackberry. Immense, muscular, and dense, this powerful effort demands 10-12 years of cellaring after which it will provide optimum drinking from 2020 to 2035. Those in need of immediate gratification should look elsewhere. Jun 2009, www.robertparker.com

Jay S Miller Score: 97/100

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£110.00

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Average Score

Jay S MillerScore: 97/100

The 2006 Malleolus de Sanchomartin gives up a nose of chocolate/mocha, black cherry, and black raspberry. A bit lighter in the mouth than the preceding wines, it still is loaded with succulent fruit. Impeccably balanced and lengthy, it will benefit from another 6-8 years of cellaring and drink well through 2031. Jay Miller, Wine Advocate # 189 Jun 2010

The Wine AdvocateScore: 96/100

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Product Details

Country

Spain

Region

Ribera del Duero

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window