2014 Bodega Matarromera, Reserva, Rivera del Duero, Spain

ABOUT THIS WINE

Strains that are over 25 years old and with moderate vegetation, which produce smaller clusters and grapes. Why is that? The concentration of color, polyphenols, and other properties of the grape is higher. In short: less quantity, but higher quality. Less is more! This type of strains is mainly found at higher altitudes.

Calcareous soils located at an altitude of over 750 meters. As previously mentioned, one of the biggest factors to influence wine is the soil in which the vineyard is planted. Limestone is a type of calcareous rock that provides good water drainage and makes for full-bodied wines, suitable for aging.

The grapes come from a 180 hectare vineyard located at 850 meters above sea level. It ferments in stainless steel tanks for 10-14 days at 28ºC. Finally, the wine ages for 18 months in American and French oak barrels.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Bodegas Familiares Matarromera, producing some of the world’s finest Spanish organic wines, is found deep in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Its facilities are partially buried in the north hillside of the Duero Valley with beautiful views of the entire valley of the municipal district of Valbuena de Duero in Valladolid.

Matarromera has achieved great international success and continues to receive prestigious awards and recognition for its wine and overall business development.

Matarromera applies modern technology for the highest quality winemaking. Matarromera infuses tradition and innovation along with superior grapes into all of its wines. Matarromera produces Granza wines under three Appellations of Origin surrounded by the Duero River: Ribera del Duero and Rueda as well as the Toro region.