Bodega Matarromera - Ribera del Duero Reserva 2019 (750ml) Muskat Ottonel grapes for this come from

grapes for this come from 2 lieu-dits in Travaillan to the west of Gigondas – La Marteillère with clay soil for the Grenache & L’Hers on limestone for the Carignan

and mineral with hints of melon and peach adding further complexity

VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 vintage was very difficult to manage as it was one of the wettest seasons in recorded history

so they were able to extend the length of ageing because had more space for the barrels

Bodega Matarromera - Ribera del Duero Reserva 2019 (750ml) Muskat Ottonel grapes for this come fromAromas of cassis, cocoa powder and dried thyme set the scene for purple plum, blackberry, caramel, violet, anisette and sage leaf flavors. Opulent tannins and well integrated acidity ply the palate and linger for a while. Mike DeSimone