{"title":"Molino Real | Málaga","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Molino Real Mountain Wine Vineyards in Málaga\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Molino_Real_Vineyards.jpg?v=1724669781\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, Telmo Rodríguez and his business partner Pablo Eguzkia established Molino Real in Málaga with a view to reviving the region’s ‘Mountain Wine’. This naturally sweet style once stood shoulder to shoulder with the great sweet wines of Tokaji, Sauternes and Germany. It was historically made from Moscatel grapes (also known as Muscat of Alexandria), grown in the canyons around Málaga and sun-dried before fermentation. The resulting ‘Mountain Wines’ were decadent and rich, producing fine, age-worthy expressions. As trends changed, these wines fell out of fashion and the wine-growing traditions of Málaga faded into near obscurity. That is, until the 90s when Telmo and Pablo began seeking out the lost regions of Spain. Remembering how Hugh Johnson once said that old ‘Mountain Wine’ was the best wine he’d ever had, the duo were inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 20 years, the Molino Real project has produced these traditional sweet wines from the ravines of Cómpeta in Axarquía. An hour's drive from the city of Málaga, here Telmo and Pablo have nine hectares of Moscatel vines planted on dark schist and green slate soils, between 350 and 1,000 metres above sea level. The estate fruit is further supplemented by local, like-minded growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"molino-real-mountain-blanco-muscat-malaga","title":"Molino Real 'Mountain Blanco' Muscat 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMolino Real’s 'Mountain Blanco' is a dry white wine made from the Muscat of Alexandria grape. Located in the `Zona Axarquía` in the east of Málaga, the vineyards are grown at some of the highest elevations in this area, between 550 to 1,000 metres above sea level. The grapes were hand harvested and then pressed using a traditional, artisanal method. The grapes were placed between two mats made from `esparto` (a straw-like material) and then crushed using an olive-oil press. The wine was then aged in bottle for between 9-12 months before being released. This wine is incredibly unique, marked by the aromatic intensity of the muscat grape and excellent texture. It shows great complexity and a wonderful balance between freshness and ripeness. [#intro]An incredibly unique, refreshing \u0026amp; aromatic dry white wine from Málaga...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Molino Real","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41751976050755,"sku":"A22MOLINOREALMB-1","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MountainBlancoBt.jpg?v=1724671869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Molino_Real_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1724669872","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/molino-real-malaga\/molino-real.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}