At a Glance Producer Malaparte Wine Country Spain Region Castilla y Leon Vintage 2020 Grapes 100% Tempranillo Style Red Alcohol 14% Farming Sustainable farming Winemaking Native yeast fermentation Cellar Work Amphora ageing Why We Love It We love Pico Lunar Amphora because it shows a different side of Tempranillo: earthy, mineral, elegant and shaped by clay amphora rather than heavy extraction. Description Pico Lunar Amphora is a captivating Tempranillo from Malaparte Wine. The wine shows deep ruby colour, earthy funk, red fruit and a mineral edge. On the palate it is medium-bodied and dry, with medium-high acidity, refined tannins, black cherry and cigar-box complexity. Amphora ageing brings smoothness and rustic elegance without heaviness. Technical Details OriginCastilla y Leon, Spain. Grape Variety100% Tempranillo. VinificationSpontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel. AgeingTransferred to clay amphorae and a flex tank egg for extended ageing. Cellar WorkCold stabilised before bottling. Tasting Notes AppearanceDeep ruby. NoseEarthy funk, red fruits, mineral notes and cigar box. PalateBalanced acidity, refined tannins, black cherry and a smooth amphora finish. Food Pairing · Grilled meat · Lamb · Mushrooms · Charcuterie · Hard cheeses About the Producer Malaparte Wine was created by two young winemakers working in Castilla y Leon, a region better known for powerful, heavy and conventional wines than for low-intervention bottlings. Their name reflects their position: deliberately apart from the mainstream. They are helping show that natural wine can exist in this landscape, producing expressive, fresh and characterful wines while encouraging other growers to rethink what the region can become. For Wine Geeks · 100% Tempranillo · Castilla y Leon, Spain · Native yeast fermentation · Amphora ageing Our Take A Tempranillo that invites exploration: bold enough to matter, elegant enough to keep drinking.
