El Camaleón Tinto 2019 is one of the few single-varietal wines made from romé that can be found on the market. The Málaga winery Viñedos Verticales produces this red wine with the only native grape variety from the Axarquía region, which is practically extinct. From the fruit of a selection of five small vineyards, located at more than 700 meters of altitude, the winery designed this unusual wine, with limited production, extremely fresh, fruity, and long-lasting. A great find.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Romé Tinto
Type of barrel
Oak barrel of 2000 liters lightly toasted
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
10 months on its lees
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13
Tasting notes
Of mauve color and medium layer.
On the nose, it is subtle and original, with presence of herbaceous aromas, red fruits, and balsamic notes over a mineral background.
On the palate, it is very fresh and elegant, with a persistent finish.
The winery
Winery
Viñedos Verticales is the project in the Axarquía region of Málaga by two friends, Juan Muñoz, a third-generation viticulturist and winemaker in the area, and the winemaker Vicente Inat. The winery began its journey in 2015, in the town of Moclinejo, where the small plots that make up its 8 hectares of vineyard are located.
As its name suggests, the main hallmark of Viñedos Verticales is the unique location of the vines they work with. Aged between 40 and 100 years, these vines are planted on steep slopes with slate soils, at an altitude of between 400 and 1000 meters above sea level, which also exerts its influence due to its proximity. Because of the rugged terrain, the viticulture practiced is traditional and includes mule plowing, with moscatel being the predominant variety, complemented by other varieties such as Pedro Ximénez, and the more minor doradilla and rome.
The work in the vineyard, respectful of the environment, continues in the winery with a winemaking process free of artifices and unnecessary additions, based on natural fermentations and aging in wooden vats, century-old foudres, and concrete tanks. A philosophy committed to tradition and its own roots that, under the D.O. Málaga y Sierras de Málaga, produces wines of great quality and limited production, with a distinctive personality, a mineral profile, and remarkable longevity.
As its name suggests, the main hallmark of Viñedos Verticales is the unique location of the vines they work with. Aged between 40 and 100 years, these vines are planted on steep slopes with slate soils, at an altitude of between 400 and 1000 meters above sea level, which also exerts its influence due to its proximity. Because of the rugged terrain, the viticulture practiced is traditional and includes mule plowing, with moscatel being the predominant variety, complemented by other varieties such as Pedro Ximénez, and the more minor doradilla and rome.
The work in the vineyard, respectful of the environment, continues in the winery with a winemaking process free of artifices and unnecessary additions, based on natural fermentations and aging in wooden vats, century-old foudres, and concrete tanks. A philosophy committed to tradition and its own roots that, under the D.O. Málaga y Sierras de Málaga, produces wines of great quality and limited production, with a distinctive personality, a mineral profile, and remarkable longevity.