Bodegas Emilio Moro 'Malleolus', Ribera del Duero, Spain 2022

Description

The 2022 Bodegas Emilio Moro 'Malleolus' from Ribera del Duero, Spain, is a Tempranillo that roars with dark charisma. Sourced from 25- to 75-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, it pours an inky purple, unleashing a heady swirl of blackberry jam, espresso, and violet petals, with a smoky whisper of French oak. On the palate, it’s bold yet polished—ripe plum and licorice tangle with firm, chalky tannins and a spicy kick, all framed by the vintage’s vibrant fruit and balanced warmth. Aged 18 months in new barrels, this is Ribera del Duero with muscle and finesse. Pair it with grilled lamb or stash it until 2032—it’s a brooding beauty worth the wait.