Matsu - El Picaro2024

RED WINE

Ageing

Two months of aging on its lees in concrete tank.

Background

Toro was one of the great discoveries on our trips in the search for vineyards. In 2005 we found ourselves among the largest number of centenary and pre-phylloxera vineyards we had ever seen, with sandy soils perfect for the vine and an ideal continental climate to prevent the onset of diseases. All these conditions have led to the maintenance of ancestral viticulture, based on respect for natural rhythms.

But, without a doubt, the most unique thing we found in Toro were its wine growers, men and women with an emotional attachment to the land, to which they have dedicated effort, wisdom, respect and sacrifice for generations. That is why they are the face of the wines of Bodega Matsu, a Japanese word that means "wait" and conveys the philosophy of this project. Wait for nature to take its course, for the vineyards to turn 100, wait for the perfect moment to open a bottle of wine.

With El Pícaro, El Recio and El Viejo our aim was to elaborate wines that retain the traditional power of the Toro vineyards, but combine it with the freshness and elegance that characterizes all our wines.

Harvest

Manual harvest between September 20 and the first week of October, using boxes and small trailers.

Tasting notes

Purplish color with a great depth, denoting its youth. Aromas of fruits, jelly beans, blackberry jam stand out, very well nuanced with a touch of licorice, which gives it a spicy character and complexity. Intense and powerful mouth, with a very pleasant entry thanks to its sweet character.

Varietals

Selection of Tinta de Toro vineyards settled in sandy soils with high granitic stony component and cultivated naturally.

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration in small concrete tank (15,000 kg), with natural yeasts, avoiding surpassing 24C. It is a wine with soft filtering and non-aggressive clarification, to preserve its natural characteristics.