Region: Castilla y León, Spain

Vintage: 2021

Composition: 100% Tempranillo

History: Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez produces wines across many regions of Spain, from Malaga in the south to Rioja in the north. Telmo Rodriguez himself is regarded as one of his country’s leading winemakers.

The company was founded in 1994 as Compañía de Vinos de la Granja by Telmo Rodriguez and two other winemakers, to create a Garnacha from old bush vineyards in Navarra. Over time, the portfolio has greatly extended with various projects across the country the first of which was producing the relatively unknown wine grape varity of Juan Garcia commercially.

Tasting Notes:

Matallana 2021 is an elegant fortified red wine that presents a concentrated and consistent profile. On the nose, it reveals subtle spicy aromas intermingled with notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry. Upon tasting, its silky and well-structured texture stands out, offering a perfect balance between acidity and body. Each sip reflects its sophisticated character, with a lingering finish that invites repeated enjoyment.