In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

History

Maturana Tinta is one of Rioja's recovered native grapes, bottled varietally from the collection vineyards.

  1. 2010 — Varietal Maturana Tinta introduced in the Parcelas range

Facts

Producer
Dinastia Vivanco Vineyards
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

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 90 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

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