Molino Real 'Mountain Blanco' Moscatel, Sierras de Málaga, Spain 2022

Molino Real has redefined what’s possible for Muscat in southern Spain. Known for elevating the region’s sweet wine heritage, they also produce this dry, mountain-grown white from old Moscatel de Alejandría vines planted high in the slate hills of the Sierras de Málaga. ‘Mountain Blanco’ is intensely aromatic yet bone dry, with structure, salinity, and age-worthiness that defy expectations. Grown in polyculture on steep slopes up to 1000 meters, this is Muscat with grip, tension, and staying power—closer in style to Grüner Veltliner than to its floral reputation.

• WINEMAKER: Telmo Rodríguez

• FARMING: Practicing Organic; dry-farmed vineyards in polyculture

• VARIETY: 100% Moscatel de Alejandría

• TERROIR: Steep slate slopes in La Esparraguera, Fogarate, and La Loma at 500–1000m elevation; inland Mediterranean climate with dramatic diurnal shifts

• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested and traditionally pressed using olive oil presses and esparto mats; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks

• AGING: Aged 9 months in stainless steel on lees; fined with egg whites (not vegan)

• TASTING NOTES: Aromatically expressive with orange blossom, white pepper, and orange zest. The palate is dry, mineral, and textural with a citrus-oil grip, balancing floral lift with stony depth. Structured and age-worthy.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Salt-baked fish, preserved lemon chicken, grilled vegetables, or Manchego with quince paste