Winemaker Notes
Emilio Moro Malleolus de Valderramiro is a cherry red color. On the nose this Tempranillo wine perfectly represents the typical concentration of the vintage: an intense, mature aroma, endowed with good intensity and great personality. In the mouth it is wide and fleshy with a polished tannin and a long and persistent aftertaste resulting in a reference Ribera del Duero wine.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of pomegranate, mocha and orange zest waft from the glass, preparing the taste buds for black cherry, raspberry, cocoa powder and espresso bean flavors, with soft hints of dried mountainside herbs. Muscular tannins and robust acidity are well matched on the palate of this wine and linger long after the last sip. Drink through 2049.
Cellar Selection -
James Suckling
This is complex, big and beautiful with a generous splash of sweet spices and dark chocolate to the rich but fresh blackberries and savory, cured meat. A hint of mineral, too. Full-bodied on the palate, tightly sealed by powdery tannins. Powerful, but still juicy and really long. Better from 2025.
Notoriously food-friendly, long-lasting and Spain’s most widely planted grape, Tempranillo is the star variety of red wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The Rioja terms Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate both barrel and bottle time before release. Traditionally blended in Rioja with Garnacha, plus a bit of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano, the Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero typically stands alone. Somm Secret—Tempranillo claims many different names depending on location. In Penedès, it is called Ull de Llebre and in Valdepeñas, goes by Cencibel. Known as Tinta Roriz in Portugal, Tempranillo plays an important role in Port wine.
Ribera del Duero, Spanish wine region, is located in northen Spain’s Castilla y León region, just a 2-hour drive from Madrid. While winemaking in this area goes back more than 2000 years, it was in the 1980s that 9 wineries applied for and were granted Denominación de Origen (D.O.) status. Today, more than 300 wineries call Ribera del Duero home, including some of Spain’s most iconic names.
Notable Facts Ribera’s main grape variety, Tempranillo, locally know as Tinto Fino, is perfectly suited to the extreme climate of the region, where it must survive scorching summers and frigid winters. Low yields resulting from conscientious tending to old vines planted in Ribera’s diverse soils types, give Ribera wines a distinctive depth and complexity not found in other Tempranillos. Rich and full-bodied, the spice, dark fruit and smoky flavors in a bold Ribera del Duero will pair well with roasted and grilled meats, Mexican food and tomato-based sauces.