La Carbonera
Malpastor Reserva, DOCa Rioja
A tribute to those early pioneers and adventurers of wine from the Rioja region known as the "Mals Pastors" or bad shepherds because they neglected their flocks, often leaving them to their fate, to dedicate themselves to producing the first grapes and wines, laying the foundations of a traditional viticulture and wines imbued with the energy of a unique environment.
Vintage Factsheets
Malpastor Reserva is sourced from 20ha of estate vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa subregion of Rioja. This region in Northern Rioja has the highest elevation, and unique clay & limestone soils, known for producing more expressive & refined Tempranillo. The goblet trained Tempranillo vines are co-planted with small amounts of other native varietals, arranged on gentles slopes and small terraces, and hand harvested.
- Region
- La Rioja
- Appellation
- DOCa Rioja
- Varietal Composition
- Tempranillo
- Aging
- Fermentation in stainless steel under controlled temperature with 20 days maceration. Wine remains in contact with fine lees for 3 months in concrete tanks where it undergoes malolactic fermentation.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
The Malpastor Reserva has a beautiful dark ruby-red color with brilliant highlights. A concentrated wine opens up exquisitely in the glass, revealing delicious fruit aromas of blueberry jam with green bell pepper undertones. Toasty vanilla and chocolate notes reflect its extended barrel aging. Elegant on the palate, this modern-style red wine emphasizes lightness over fleshy extract, delivering a clean, pleasant midpalate.
