Viña Ijalba Maturana Tinta 2021

Viña Ijalba Maturana Tinta 2021

The first wine in the world made of 100% Maturana Tinta.

It is safe to say, despite some seemingly authoritative claims to the contrary, that this rare autochthonous Rioja variety is NOT the same grape as the Trousseau of the Jura or the Bastardo of the Douro, with which pale, some would say effete, varieties this strapping, brooding beast of a wine has nothing in common.

To the best of our knowledge, Viña Ijalba Maturana Tinta is the only mono-varietal version of this grape on the market. It miraculously combines improbably dark color and biting peppery nose with a fruit expression that is unmistakably Riojan, suggesting that the terroir of this fabled land really does in the end conquer all.

This is as singular and compelling a wine as Spain offers in its vein.

VARIETY: Maturana Tinta 100%.

ELABORATION: Fermentation in vats of French oak for 18 days with indigenous yeasts. The malolactic fermentation 3 months in French oak barrels in contact with the lees and with a daily stirring. Then the wine evolves for 10 months in the barrels before bottling.

DESCRIPTION: Cherry red color. The aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant, spices (black pepper) and cocoa are intense. On the palate it is soft and persistent with a concentration of fruit.

ANALYTICAL INFORMATION: 13,80% alcohol; 50 mg/l total sulfur; 80 index of total polyphenols.

STORING: It is excellent when young. However do not hesitate to cellar this wine and discover its ageing capabilities over the years.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Red meat, stews, vegetables and grilled tuna.