Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2022 to 2033.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, green peppercorn, bramble, herb, mineral
Palate: dark fruit, firm tannin, peppery spice, fresh
A rare varietal Maturana Tinta, one of Rioja's recovered ancient grapes: dark, herbal and peppery with brisk acidity.
What it pairs with
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Venison loin
Dark game meets the wine's peppery, herbal frame. -
Grilled mushrooms
Earthy mushrooms echo the bramble and herb notes. -
Aged Manchego
Hard cheese balances the firm tannin.
How to serve Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Venison loin, Grilled mushrooms, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Maturana Tinta is one of Rioja's recovered native grapes, bottled varietally from the collection vineyards.
- 2010: Varietal Maturana Tinta introduced in the Parcelas range
Facts
- Producer
- Dinastia Vivanco Vineyards · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Maturana Tinta (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta
What does Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, green peppercorn, bramble, herb, mineral. On the palate, dark fruit, firm tannin, peppery spice, fresh. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A rare varietal Maturana Tinta, one of Rioja's recovered ancient grapes: dark, herbal and peppery with brisk acidity.
When should I drink Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta?
Venison loin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled mushrooms and Aged Manchego. Dark game meets the wine's peppery, herbal frame.
Is Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Maturana Tinta?
The blend is Maturana Tinta (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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