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Emilio Moro: Interpreting Labels, Vineyard Names, and Ageing Vessels
This producer, based in Pesquera de Duero, makes reds such as those named after their family and Malleolus. With Malleolus, launched in 1998, they have adopted a policy of indicating the label and vintage, rather than relying solely on traditional aging designations such as Crianza. Sanchomartín, named after a vineyard, is another such wine.
List the processes common to both datasets and summarize the information available regarding barrels. Explain the difference between 'not stated' and 'not used.'
Questions for this course
Can you determine the aging classification or use of new barrels based on the name Malleolus alone?
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Updated: 2026-10-21
Aging category and wine name
The producer's history states that Malleolus was launched in 1998, and explains their policy of distancing from Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva categories. Do not calculate the years from the label name—refer to the winemaking records for the specific vintage.
Two sets of annual data to compare
Malleolus 2022 uses Tempranillo grapes, undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and is then aged in French oak barrels. Sanchomartín 2021 uses the same variety and MLF vessel, but it is explicitly stated as aged in new French barrels.
New oak ratio not specified
While the documentation for Malleolus 2022 mentions French oak, it does not specify the proportion of new barrels. The lack of this information cannot be interpreted as 'no use of new barrels'. Because the two vintage-specific documents differ in both harvest year and grape sources, any differences in aroma or flavor cannot be attributed solely to barrel effect.
What to align and what to compare.
Designation
- Conditions to standardize
- The Malleolus Series
- Conditions for comparison.
- Presence or absence of vineyard name
- Additional points to confirm
- Aging category and wine name
Process
- Conditions to standardize
- MLF in tank
- Conditions for comparison.
- Description of aging barrels
- Additional points to confirm
- Fermentation and maturation vessels
Materials
- Conditions to standardize
- Technical materials by vintage
- Conditions for comparison.
- 2022 and 2021
- Additional points to confirm
- Distinguish between 'not documented' and 'not used'
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Emilio Moro Document Reading: Interpreting Labels, Vineyard Names, and Ageing Vessels
Match comparison tables with cited sources and explain differences in raw materials and vinification process.
Comparison tables are based on the cited sources. Please distinguish between vintage-specific specifications and general descriptions at the time of confirmation.
| Comparison items | Malleolus 2022 | Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Tempranillo | Tempranillo |
| Vessels for MLF | Stainless steel tank | Stainless steel tank |
| Aging barrels | French oak. No details on new oak proportion | New French oak barrels |
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What cannot be determined from the brand name Malleolus alone?
The producer's history states that Malleolus was launched in 1998, and explains their policy of distancing from Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva categories. Do not calculate the years from the label name—refer to the winemaking records for the specific vintage.
What is the container used for MLF that is common to both sets of annual data?
Malleolus 2022 uses Tempranillo grapes, undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and is then aged in French oak barrels. Sanchomartín 2021 uses the same variety and MLF vessel, but it is explicitly stated as aged in new French barrels.
What can you say about the percentage of new barrels used for Malleolus 2022?
While the documentation for Malleolus 2022 mentions French oak, it does not specify the proportion of new barrels. The lack of this information cannot be interpreted as 'no use of new barrels'. Because the two vintage-specific documents differ in both harvest year and grape sources, any differences in aroma or flavor cannot be attributed solely to barrel effect.
Basis and sources for the exercise
Practice exercises in comparison
Match comparison tables with cited sources and explain differences in raw materials and vinification process.
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| Conditions for Comparison | Malleolus 2022 | Malleolus de Sanchomartín 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Tempranillo | Tempranillo |
| Vessels for MLF | Stainless steel tank | Stainless steel tank |
| Aging barrels | French oak. No details on new oak proportion | New French oak barrels |
Sources of materials used for comparison are listed in the text and exercises.
Explain in your own words
List the processes common to both datasets and summarize the information available regarding barrels. Explain the difference between 'not stated' and 'not used.'
Check after writing
- Did you associate each label with its region and grape variety?
- Did you separate the shared and differing conditions in your comparison?
- Did you clearly indicate the year(s) the material covers or the date checked?
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