Red Wine Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec 2018
Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero. Blend of Tempranillo and Malbec aged for 24 months in new oak barrels.
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What makes Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec unique among the wines produced in the DO Ribera del Duero is the fact that it is the only wine crafted from a blend of 75% Tempranillo and 25% Malbec. This Spanish red wine of the Bosque de Matasnos winery is, in short, a trailblazer.
It is made from over 60-year-old vineyards located at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level.
The grapes were picked by hand, selected once on site, and twice on entering the cellar. Then they were cold macerated and slowly fermented at a controlled temperature. Once both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations were completed, the red wine Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec 2018 was aged in fine-grained French oak barrels for 24 months.
We suggest that you aerate this one-of-a-kin Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero some time before you drink it.
Appearance | The wine Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec is deep cherry with a violet rim. |
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Nose | This blend of Tempranillo and Malbec is intriguing and suggestive. Mulberries and redcurrants, with a note of blue flowers, dim spicy and toasted notes, and an earthy note with some balsamic remembrances. |
Palate | Fresh and suprisingly supple, this wine of Bosque de Matasnos is fruit-driven and yummy. Again, there are some noticeable floral nuances, along with notes of clove and cedar, and some herbal notes. Excellent acidity, smooth tannins and long, complex finish. |
Our personal opinion | Subtle, moreish and captivating. Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec 2018 stands out among the wines from Ribera del Duero. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec 2016: Enterwine 94. Bosque de Matasnos Tempranillo Malbec 2015: Enterwine 94. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 10 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
Enterwine's Score | 94 |
Media rating | 94 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 75%, Malbec 25%. |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, complex sauces, Cooked foods, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |