Bodegas Altolandon Mil Historias Malbec

Why You'll Love It

• A distinctive Spanish expression of Malbec from the high-altitude vineyards of Manchuela, offering an alternative to Argentina's familiar styles.
• Concentrated blackberry, blueberry and plum flavours combine with violet, rosemary and subtle herbal spice.
• Fine tannins and natural freshness balance the wine's generous dark-fruit character.
• Organic and biodynamic vineyard practices, hand harvesting and spontaneous fermentation reflect a less interventionist approach.
• Maturation in used French oak and clay amphorae adds texture and complexity without relying on pronounced new-oak flavours.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Expressive aromas of blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by rose, violet, rosemary and a hint of spice.

Palate: Concentrated dark-fruit flavours, including blueberry, plum and blackberry, with bittersweet cocoa, subtle mint and savoury herbal notes. Fine tannins provide structure, while freshness keeps the wine balanced.

Finish: Persistent dark fruit, delicate floral notes, cocoa and gentle spice, with a fresh, savoury conclusion.

Why It Tastes This Way

Mil Historias is produced by Bodegas Altolandon in Manchuela, in the mountainous surroundings of Landete, Spain. The vineyards lie at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level, where intense daytime sunshine and much cooler nights allow the grapes to ripen while retaining natural acidity.

Owner and winemaker Rosalía Molina farms the vineyards organically and biodynamically, encouraging biodiversity and using natural fertilisers. The Malbec grapes are harvested by hand, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts rather than selected commercial strains.

Following fermentation, the wine is matured for approximately four months, with half in previously used French-oak barrels and half in clay amphorae. The used oak contributes gentle complexity, while the amphorae provide an alternative maturation environment without introducing oak flavour.

These choices help preserve the wine's expressive dark fruit, floral aromas and herbal character while developing its texture and structure. The result is a concentrated yet fresh Malbec with a distinctly different personality from many conventional examples.

Food Pairing & Serving

Mil Historias is particularly well suited to roast lamb, grilled beef and slow-cooked meat dishes. Its combination of dark fruit, herbal complexity and fine tannins also makes it an interesting partner for aromatic dishes such as Thai-style beef or Cuban-inspired spiced pork.

Try it with rosemary-roasted lamb or grilled mushrooms with herbs to complement the wine's savoury character.

Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Allowing it a little time in a generous glass can help reveal its floral and herbal aromas.

Explore Further

Interested in discovering how Malbec changes when grown outside Argentina? Browse our complete Malbec wine collection to compare wines from different countries and regions.

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