Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache - Penfolds

In the glass, the Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache from Penfolds in South Australia presents a dense, purple-red color. In the glass, this red wine from Penfolds offers aromas of pomegranate and strawberries, complemented by white pepper and vanilla. The Penfolds Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache presents itself to the connoisseur as wonderfully dry. This red wine never comes across as coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine. Powerful and complex, this dense red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its lively acidity, the Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache appears wonderfully fresh and vibrant on the palate. On the finish, this highly age-worthy red wine from the South Australia wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of pomegranate and strawberry appear.

Vinification of the Penfolds Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache

The powerful Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache from Australia is a cuvée vinified from the grape varieties Grenache, Monastrell and Shiraz. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the powerful Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache is aged for several months in French and American oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Penfolds Bin 138 Mataro Shiraz Grenache

This Australian is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with ossobuco, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, or vegetable couscous with beef meatballs.

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