El Viejo DOP - Bodegas Matsu

El Viejo from the wine-growing region of Castilla y León reveals itself in the glass in dense ruby red. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. To the nose, this Bodegas Matsu red wine reveals all sorts of mulberries, blueberries, blackberries and black currants. As if that wasn't impressive enough, other aromas like black tea, cinnamon and cigar box join in.

This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with 2.6 grams of residual sugar. As you might expect from a wine Icon wine segment, this Spaniard naturally enraptures with the finest balance for all its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of sugar. Pressurized and complex, this velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the El Viejo flatters with a pleasing feel on the palate, without lacking juicy liveliness at the same time. In the finish, this youthful wine from the wine-growing region of Castile - León finally inspires with beautiful length. Once again, hints of blackberry and black currant appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by limestone and sand are added.

Vinification of Bodegas Matsu El Viejo

The basis for the powerful El Viejo from Castile - León are grapes from the grape variety Tempranillo. In Castile - León, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of sand and limestone. El Viejo is an Old World wine through and through, as this Spaniard exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately arrive at the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. 

Food recommendation for the Bodegas Matsu El Viejo

Enjoy this red wine from Spain best tempered at 15 - 18 ° C as a companion to braised chicken in red wine, goose breast with ginger-red cabbage and marjoram or ossobuco.

Awards for the El Viejo from Bodegas Matsu

In addition to a price-pleasure ratio, this red wine from Bodegas Matsu can also boast awards, including medals, . In detail, these are for the 2017 vintage

• Mundus Vini - Silver

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