Selección Especial 1 2022 | Jorge Ordóñez | Málaga (375ml)

Jorge Ordoñez is a sweet wine from the DO Málaga appellation in Andalucía, Spain, produced by Jorge Ordóñez & Co. under the name Selección Especial No. 1. This 2022 vintage is crafted exclusively from 100% Moscatel de Alejandría grapes, specifically sourced from the Lagar del Fraile vineyard in Vélez-Málaga, within the Axarquía sub-region. The site is characterized by steep slopes reaching up to 70% gradient, lacking terraces, and composed of soils rich in slate and white quartz.

The viticulture practices are strictly ecological and entirely manual, with vines trained in a bush vine system (vaso). The harvest is late, allowing for careful selection before pressing, which contributes to the wine’s concentration. Each 375 ml bottle requires approximately 3.75 kg of grapes, underscoring the intensity of the production process.

In the cellar, the juice undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A key characteristic of this wine is its high residual sugar content of 140 g/l, defining it as a sweet wine. Following fermentation, the wine ages for eight months on its lees in stainless steel vats, a technique that likely adds texture and complexity to the final profile.

The resulting wine presents itself as an intense, late-harvest Moscatel. The combination of the aromatic variety with the specific terroir—slate and quartz soils on steep slopes—suggests a palate dominated by the typical floral and fruity notes of Muscat, balanced by the richness imparted by the high sugar levels and lees aging. It is a concentrated expression of Málaga’s sweet wine tradition, reflecting both the meticulous vineyard management and the careful vinification choices made by Jorge Ordóñez & Co. The use of stainless steel for both fermentation and aging preserves the fresh fruit character while the lees contact adds body, resulting in a wine that is likely lush and aromatic.