Martinez

9.3

Before phylloxera wiped out its vineyards, Málaga was considered one of Europe’s greatest wine regions and its legendary “mountain wines” were coveted throughout the world. In his memoirs, Hugh Johnson singled out an 1830s “mountain wine” bought at a Christie’s auction under the label Molino del Rey as the best wine he’d ever drank - and he’s had plenty. Taking its inspiration from Johnson’s account, Telmo Rodríguez’s Molino Real represents a groundbreaking effort to revive Málaga’s winemaking traditions and to explore the region’s potential for top quality sweet wines.

A “vino naturalmente dulce” or naturally sweet wine (not to be confused with Málaga’s also famous “vino dulce natural” a fortified style developed later in the 18th Century), Molino Real is made with Muscat of Alexandria grapes from 9 hectares of vines on steep slate slopes in Cómpeta in the Axarquía region. The grapes were sun dried - a process known as asoleo - to increase sugar concentration, fermented in 225-liter oak barrels and then aged for 20 months.

Sumptuous, exuberant nose. Flowers, orange blossom, and peach (actually peach yogurt). Balanced, not overwhelmingly sweet. Delicious! — 6 years ago

Pekka Holma

9.0

Elegant take of Tempranillo. Ripe cherry and plums with oak sensations. Medium to full bodied, high acidity. — 7 years ago

Johnno Harris

9.3

Does this wine ever miss a beat? Always delivers texture, acid and length. Great drinkability always. — 8 years ago

Matthew Steilen

8.9

Pale red in color. Medium to light body. Low tannins. Medium acidity. Dusty, lemon, herbs.

Ever buy a wine for its label? I do. I'm a sucker for traditional looking labels. This one has a Spanish feel to it. Sometimes you luck out and the wine is as pretty as the label. — 8 years ago

Chris Clouten

8.9

A bit too light perhaps. Still enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Ashley Flores

9.3

Strawberry gummy bears and gram cracker on the nose... Weird I know. The palate was mouth filling with lush firm tannins. Spicy with sautéed black cherry. Acidity was light and pleasant. — 11 years ago

Ty Agens

9.7

Absolutely adore this thick, syrupy intense dessert wine. — 11 years ago

Rob Frank

9.6

Succulent, full bodied, fruit forward. Beautiful nose. All I love about California wines from Spain. I'd like some more, please... — 12 years ago

Steven W Alexander

9.8

Telmo is super on point with this release — 13 years ago

Tomoyuki Miyagi

9.2

Spanish Red at Wine Bar SUD — 13 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Från Telmo Rodriguez omplanterade vingård i Valdeorras. Galicisk field blend med mencía som huvudroll. Levande vin i lätt rustik stil. Många smaklager av mörka bär, vilda rosor, örter och lite grön paprika. Fin utveckling i glaset. — 6 years ago

Tegan Marriott

9.0

Oh goodness Godello! This Mel🍈 ny esque vino was a definite quencher. A spot on take on this Spanish varietal. — 7 years ago

Evan Henneberry

9.3

Punchy straight away, nicely dry and good fruity/spicy flavour — 8 years ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

Drinking this dark fruit and tannin heavy wine at a bar open since 1864. Pairs well with the loma de bief and helps cut through any fat. Sitting on a street corner in San Telmo you can taste the history and see the ruby red rich beauty. — 8 years ago

Rich Larder

9.2

Fantastic wine. 12 pounds m&s. Strong oak flavours and easy to drink. Pairs well with cheese. — 9 years ago

Alex France

9.8

Incredible sweet white wine. Really enjoyed it — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

10

The best white wine made in Spain? That would be this one right here. #telmo — 11 years ago

Chadwick Torres

9.3

Need another bottle for my have to try — 12 years ago

Nestor Gonzalez

9.4

A historic wine of Spain — 12 years ago

Samantha Plate

9.7

Delish. Picture hanging wine. — 13 years ago

Jasna

8.9

New favorite🍷 — 6 years ago

Lea

8.9

A pleasant surprise. Good value wine. — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Rest. Arzak, Donosti.
08.06.19 — 7 years ago

Charles Mires

10

Perfection. Telmo is the new king of Rioja! — 8 years ago

Alan Doughty

9.0

Floral and slightly pungent with great balance and intensity. Long mineral finish with a herbal note. — 8 years ago

Amy

9.2

Very good — 9 years ago

Kenny Baldridge

10

This might be the best wine I've ever had. No joke. — 10 years ago

with Tim

Hill kay

9.4

At abades Tirana, sevilla — 11 years ago

with Kara and Ina

Angel Torrado

9.4

Hooray for Telmo. Fine & modern — 12 years ago

Chris Lowthorpe

8.9

Easy drinking, medium bodied Rioja. Modern style with no oak. — 13 years ago