Perhaps the most approachable of the 2017 single-vineyard wines is the 2017 La Mala, and in fact, it feels more harmonious than the already great 2016. In fact, I like it better than the 2016! It has good ripeness, slightly lower alcohol than others and very good freshness. It has some restraint and doesn't show any heat, even in a warmer year like 2017, as the clay from the soil seems to make it very homogeneous. It has very chalky tannins, giving it a mineral texture. It matured in 100% used oak and produced 863 bottles. It was bottled in August 2019.

A bold, sculpted red that marries expression and power. Reveals a lush range of baked blackberry, fig cake, mocha and raspberry puree notes backed by racy acidity, while hints of loamy earth and fragrant tobacco provide a pleasing, savory counterpoint. Drink now through 2032. 76 cases made, 10 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add