Botani Moscatel Old Vines

100% Muscat of Alexandria. The oldest variety in the Muscat family and one of the few remaining genetically unmodified vitis vinifera cultivars remaining in the world today. The Phoenicians transplanted this grape from Alexandria, Egypt to Málaga approximately 2,600 years ago.

Color

White

Producers

Jorge Ordóñez Málaga

Grape

#Moscatel

Region

The vineyards were planted between 1946-1975 and are located in the villages of Almáchar and El Borge Alta Axarquía, the most historic subzone in D.O. Málaga. 54 small vineyard plots. Given the steep inclinations (up to 70%) and the lack of trellising, terraces, or mechanization, these are the most extreme vineyards in Europe. Traditional dry farmed viticulture. Practicing organic gobelet (vaso) trained vines. Cultivated completely by hand, and grapes are carried up the mountain with the assistance of mules. The majority of the vines receive no treatments whatsoever and minimal human intervention. Many of the vineyards are planted directly into the rock (slate).

Wine production

Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Gently pressed in a pneumatic press. The must settles and ferments in 10,000L stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks.

Maturation

Aged on the lees for 6 months before bottling. The lees are racked over the wine weekly.