Bodegas Ordóñez "No. 3" Málaga Moscatel 2019 (375ml)

Jeb Dunnuck : 97 Points

(7/3/2024) The 2019 Viñas Viejas #3 comes from two single vineyards from vines planted in 1902 and 1908, aged in 600-liter French oak barrels. Its medium-gold hue is followed by a ripe, powerful nose of caramelized orange, apricots, white chocolate, white raisins, and spicy brioche-like nuances. It's beautifully balanced, full-bodied, has bright acidity, and a thrilling finish.

Vinous - Joaquin Hidalgo : 95 Points

(4/2024) The 2019 Selección Especial No 3 Viñas Viejas is sourced from Alta Axarquia in Málaga, an area with a long heritage of crafting wines with raisins. To understand the complexity of this winemaking technique, consider that it takes 15kg of raisins to produce one 375ml bottle of this wine. Truly a Moscatel nectar, in underwent 20 months of aging in 600-liter barrels on the lees. Amber in hue, the aromas feature dried peach and medlar notes, along with honey, dates and a faintly herbal backdrop. Deeply sweet and intensely refreshing, it offers a high-pitched balance that persists on the palate. This is a tour de force in the realm of sweet wines. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2036.