Payoya Negra 2022 – Red Wine from Sierras de Málaga
Vintage
2022
Grape varieties
MIX
Alcohol content
14,5% vol% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Sierras de Málaga
Wine type
Red
“A 90-point Peñín red from Sierras de Málaga. Dark berries, mountain herbs and silky tannins — bold, elegant and distinctly Andalusian.”
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Nose
Intense dark fruit — blackberries and blueberries — with lifted notes of freshly cut mountain herbs, a quiet mineral thread and well-integrated creamy oak with a gentle spice underpinning.
Palate
Full-bodied and plush, with ripe, polished tannins and crisp acidity providing excellent balance. Balsamic mid-palate nuances of wild thyme and rosemary give a distinctly Mediterranean character alongside generous dark fruit.
Finish
Long, warm and gently spiced, with impressive persistence and a lingering balsamic note that speaks to the wine's high-altitude, herb-scented terroir.
Payoya Negra 2022 is a bold, characterful red wine from the DO Sierras de Málaga, crafted by Finca La Melonera — a producer that has become one of the most compelling voices in southern Spain's emerging fine wine scene. Awarded 90 points by the prestigious Guía Peñín, this is a wine that rewards those looking to buy premium Spanish red wine online and explore beyond the well-trodden appellations of the north.
Blended from a selection of authorised red varieties grown in the mountainous terrain of the Sierras de Málaga, Payoya Negra 2022 reaches a generous 14.5% abv, a testament to the sun-drenched yet altitude-cooled conditions that define this remarkable corner of Andalusia. Oak aging has been applied with a confident, restrained hand — enough to lend structure and spice, never enough to overshadow the wine's vivid fruit character.
On the nose, this is an immediately engaging wine. Intense dark fruit — blackberries and blueberries — leads the way, followed by a lifted note of freshly cut mountain herbs and a quiet mineral thread that speaks to the wine's high-altitude terroir. A gentle underpinning of creamy oak adds depth without imposing.
On the palate, Payoya Negra shows impressive body and presence. The mouthfeel is plush and generous, with ripe, well-integrated tannins that frame a core of dark berry fruit with elegance. Crisp acidity keeps the wine lively and food-friendly, while balsamic nuances — wild thyme, rosemary — weave through the mid-palate, giving a distinctly Mediterranean personality. The finish is long, warm and gently spiced, with excellent persistence.
This is a natural partner for grilled red meats, slow-roasted lamb with herbs, cured goat's cheese or quality charcuterie. Allow 20–30 minutes of decanting at 16–18°C to fully open its aromatic layers.
Buy Payoya Negra 2022 online at Mercado 46 and discover one of the most exciting terroir-driven red wines to emerge from southern Spain in recent years. European delivery available.
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The Winery
Founded in 2003
Finca La Melonera is an ambitious wine project located in the Serranía de Ronda, within the Sierras de Málaga Denomination of Origin. Its origins date back to the spring of 2003, when a passionate team set out to revive for the region a winemaking tradition spanning more than 3,000 years, which had been interrupted at the end of the 19th century by the devastating phylloxera plague. Inspiration came through the pages of a book written in 1807 by botanist Simón de Rojas Clemente, which detailed the viticultural richness of the Serranía de Ronda. The winery, built in 2012, is buried seven metres underground to maintain a stable temperature naturally, integrating harmoniously into the landscape and following the natural contours of the terrain. The estate covers around 200 hectares situated between 650 and 950 metres above sea level, allowing thermal fluctuations of up to 20 degrees between day and night, in both summer and winter, lending remarkable aromatic complexity and freshness to its wines. The project is led by four shareholders, including Grupo Perelada, which oversees the winemaking operations. La Melonera's philosophy rests on two fundamental pillars: the recovery of native grape varieties on the verge of extinction—such as Tintilla de Rota, Blasco, Corchero Tinta, Melonera, Quiebratinajas, Morisco and Platera—and the cultivation of excellence in perfect harmony with the natural environment. No pesticides or chemicals are used, and even the seeds for non-vine crops are extracted from the estate's own produce. Among its most acclaimed wines are Payoya Negra and La Encina del Inglés. Payoya Negra 2011 was awarded a Gold Medal at the 39th edition of the Challenge International du Vin. It is also worth noting that the Melonera grape variety, which gives the winery its name, occupies one hectare of cultivation, currently the largest surface area in the world dedicated to this grape.
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