Letargo Tempranillo - Bodegas D. Mateos

Letargo Tempranillo - Bodegas D. MateosWith the Bodegas D. Mateos Letargo Tempranillo, a first-class red wine finds its way into the swirled glass. Here it presents a wonderfully dense, ruby-red color. This varietal Spanish wine reveals in the glass wonderfully expressive notes of plums, morello cherries, damsons, and black cherries. Nuances of other fruits join in. This dry red wine from Bodegas D. Mateos is perfect for wine lovers who like it absolutely dry. The Letargo Tempranillo comes very close to this, having been vinified with only 2.3 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly silky texture. Thanks to its vibrant acidity, the Letargo Tempranillo appears delightfully fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this red wine from the La Rioja wine region impresses with remarkable length. Once again, hints of black cherry and morello cherry appear. Vinification of the Letargo Tempranillo by Bodegas D. Mateos The powerful Letargo Tempranillo from Spain is a varietal wine made from the Tempranillo grape. At optimal ripeness, the grapes for the Letargo Tempranillo are harvested exclusively by hand, without the use of coarse and less selective machinery. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Letargo Tempranillo can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food recommendation for Bodegas D. Mateos Letargo Tempranillo Enjoy this red wine from Spain ideally served at 15 - 18°C as a companion to omelet with salmon and fennel, coconut-lime fish curry, or chickpea curry.