Pico Lunar Amphora

At a Glance

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

Origin
Castilla y Leon, Spain.

Grape Variety
100% Tempranillo.

Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel.

Ageing
Transferred to clay amphorae and a flex tank egg for extended ageing.

Cellar Work
Cold stabilised before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Deep ruby.

Nose
Earthy funk, red fruits, mineral notes and cigar box.

Palate
Balanced 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.