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La Mala
Ribera del Duero · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Tinto Fino
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Ribera del Duero
- Appellation
- Ribera del Duero
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
pork ribs · barbecue · game · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201194 pts
Of all the Atauta single-vineyard wines from the sensational 2011 vintage, La Mala is arguably the most overtly oaky and modern in style. Grainy, resiny barrel-driven aromas come with controlled burn and heat. This is tannic and firm as cement, with ample oak resin creating a cr…
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201093 pts
Ripe, earthy aromas of prune, blackberry, baking spices and barnyard set up a rich yet balanced palate with mild tannins and integrated acidity. Flavors of blackberry, cassis and hoisin sauce end with meaty, spicy notes akin to barbecued ribs. Drink now through 2022.