Amaren, Malvasia 60, Rioja 2022

Made from 100% Malvasía Rojal, this distinctive white comes from the single vineyard “El Pomal”, planted in 1912 on limestone-clay soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in concrete eggs, then aged on the fine lees for 18 months in the same vessels with weekly bâtonnage, building texture and complexity while preserving freshness.

• Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW