In the glass
Aroma: fresh red cherry, raspberry, earth, light herbs
Palate: bright cherry, light tannins, refreshing acidity, mineral
A VT Castilla natural-wine style from Mas Que Vinos with fresh cherry, raspberry and earthy mineral character; brief used-oak contact preserves the vivid fruit and natural freshness.
What it pairs with
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Tapas and small plates
Versatile, fresh and mineral; suited to a wide range of lightly flavoured tapas. -
Lightly dressed salad with goats cheese
Racy acidity and fresh fruit are ideal with soft cheese and salad. -
Jamon con tomate y pan
Refreshing acidity cuts through the fat of sliced jamon on tomato-rubbed bread.
How to serve Ercavio Tempranillo
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tapas and small plates, Lightly dressed salad with goats cheese, Jamon con tomate y pan. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ercavio is the natural-wine label from Bodegas Mas Que Vinos, classified as VT Castilla due to multi-province sourcing. The estate at Valbuena de Duero practices biodynamic farming and applies minimal intervention cellar work.
- 2007 — First Ercavio Tempranillo vintage released under the natural wine philosophy
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Mas Que Vinos
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- VT Castilla y León
- Oak
- 6 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ercavio Tempranillo
What does Ercavio Tempranillo taste like?
On the nose, fresh red cherry, raspberry, earth, light herbs. On the palate, bright cherry, light tannins, refreshing acidity, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a short-medium finish. A VT Castilla natural-wine style from Mas Que Vinos with fresh cherry, raspberry and earthy mineral character; brief used-oak contact preserves the vivid fruit and natural freshness.
When should I drink Ercavio Tempranillo?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ercavio Tempranillo?
Tapas and small plates is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lightly dressed salad with goats cheese and Jamon con tomate y pan. Versatile, fresh and mineral; suited to a wide range of lightly flavoured tapas.
Is Ercavio Tempranillo vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Ercavio Tempranillo?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as VT Castilla y León.