COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Moscatel de Alejandría
PRODUCER
Telmo Rodriguez
REGION
Málaga
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Molino Real Telmo Rodriguez 2018 is a white wine from the Málaga DO in Andalusia, Spain, produced by Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez. It is made exclusively from 100% Moscatel de Alejandría grapes cultivated in the Axarquía region's steep slate vineyards, at elevations ranging from 350 to 1,000 meters. Telmo Rodríguez is known for his commitment to reviving Spain's historic wine regions and indigenous grapes, with Molino Real being a project focused on the traditional 'Mountain Wines' of Málaga. The wine is a dry expression from this unique, high-altitude terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€300
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown on slopes up to 1,000 meters high.
Fact 02
Revives the historic 'Mountain Wines' of Málaga.
Fact 03
Uses 100% Moscatel de Alejandría grapes.
Fact 04
Practices 'heroic viticulture' due to steep terrain.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Molino Real Telmo Rodriguez 2018 emphasizes the expression of the Moscatel de Alejandría grape and its unique high-altitude, slate terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested with careful selection. Fermentation is conducted using indigenous yeasts at low temperatures, typically in stainless steel tanks for the dry 'Mountain Blanco' style. This is followed by aging in stainless steel for 9-12 months to preserve freshness. The producer employs practicing organic and biodynamic winemaking methods.
