Malpastor red wine

El Malpastor is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes and is a fresh and elegant wine that embodies the Sonsierra, its soils, and its history.

It is a tribute to those early wine pioneers and adventurers from the Rioja region, known as the "Bad Shepherds" because they neglected their flocks, often leaving them to their fate, to dedicate themselves to producing the first grapes and wines, thus laying the foundations for traditional viticulture and wines infused with the energy of a unique environment.

Tasting notes: Cherry-colored with good pigment. The nose exhibits a rich fruity aroma (blueberry jam) with subtle notes of good aging. The palate is silky, smooth, and light.

Pairing: Roast lamb dishes or lamb chops accompanied by vegetables. It also pairs well with cod with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Ideal with Iberian cured meats and cured cheeses.

Vintage: 2020

DOCa:  Rioja

Aging: 12 months in American and French oak barrels

Grape type: 100% Tempranillo

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Recommended consumption temperature: 15-17 ºC.

Bottle capacity: 75 cl 

Winery: La Carbonera Wineries (Álava)