Opaque Malbec was grown in our Maddalena Vineyard in the prestigious El Pomar AVA of Paso Robles. El Pomar is situated in the south-central region of Paso Robles, where warm daytime temperatures and cool afternoon breezes flowing through the Templeton Gap create a fantastic climate for red varietals. At Maddalena, steep hillsides of Linne-Calodo calcareous soils derived from ancient seabeds force the vines to struggle to absorb nutrients, creating concentrated grapes and wines with a unique mineral character. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 70% new French oak barrels, this is a classic Malbec with deep purple/red color and lovely aromatics of violets and ripe blueberries. In the mouth, concentrated blueberry and dark plum flavors are joined by a fresh streak of red fruit along with accents of vanilla, spice and traces of minerality. With nice acidity and great texture, this is a supremely well-balanced wine with a soft, round midpalate, silky tannins and a long persistent finish.
- 100% certified sustainable; Riboli Family Wines are sustainable from ground to glass
- Reclaimed rainwater and wastewater used in vineyard irrigation
- 2019 Vintage awarded 91 Points from Wine Enthusiast
- Cover crops planted reduce erosion and nurture soil health and fertility
- The vineyards thrive free of artificial pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as part of a naturally balanced ecosystem