Before phylloxera wiped out its vineyards, Málaga was considered one of Europe’s greatest wine regions and its legendary “mountain wines” were coveted throughout the world. In his memoirs, Hugh Johnson singled out an 1830s “mountain wine” bought at a Christie’s auction under the label Molino del Rey as the best wine he’d ever drank - and he’s had plenty. Taking its inspiration from Johnson’s account, Telmo Rodríguez’s Molino Real represents a groundbreaking effort to revive Málaga’s winemaking traditions and to explore the region’s potential for top quality sweet wines.
A “vino naturalmente dulce” or naturally sweet wine (not to be confused with Málaga’s also famous “vino dulce natural” a fortified style developed later in the 18th Century), Molino Real is made with Muscat of Alexandria grapes from 9 hectares of vines on steep slate slopes in Cómpeta in the Axarquía region. The grapes were sun dried - a process known as asoleo - to increase sugar concentration, fermented in 225-liter oak barrels and then aged for 20 months.
Sumptuous, exuberant nose. Flowers, orange blossom, and peach (actually peach yogurt). Balanced, not overwhelmingly sweet. Delicious! — 4 years ago
13.5. Bought CPM. Argentina Malbec. Mendoza. Spiced red plum flavors. Silky texture. — 3 years ago
V09. Very good. Olive and cedar nose. Rich, black cherry and blackberry fruits . Smooth, soft mocha finish. — 4 years ago
Dulce pero no tan empalagoso — 4 years ago
Beautiful peach notes — 5 months ago
4/3/2022: BELLMONT SPANISH RESTAURANT (Coral Gables) with Family — 2 years ago
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Nice end to a lovely family meal — 17 days ago