Characteristics:
Full-bodied red wine made of 85% Tempranillo with 10% Garnacha and 5% Graciano. Aged for 12 months on a combination of new and used French and Americain oak. Ruby red of colour, with aromas of cherries, plums and dried apricots, vanille and coffee. Powerful yet elegant wine, with integrated tannins and balanced freshness

Food Pairing:
Serve with red meat, steak, venison and grilled or roast lamb. Pair with hard (sheep) cheeses. Goes well with grilled aubergines, mushrooms and squash.

 About this winery:
Bodegas Mateos is situated in Rioja Oriental near the Ebro river. To the north, the mountain range Sierra de Cantabria protects this region from the Atlantic rains and to the south, the Sierra de la Demanda shields it from the inland heat. The vineyards are planted in 4 different locations and the average age of the vines is 45 year. Focus lies on Tempranillo Tinto & Blanco, Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo. The Garnacha Cepas Viejas grows on a century-old vineyard located on the slopes of Mount Yerga.