Matsu Family El Recio

"El Recio" is a magnificent wine from the Spanish estate Matsu, made from Tempranillo grapes harvested from the oldest vineyards in the Toro region. The 90-year-old vines are cultivated using biodynamic methods, which three generations of master winemakers have held sacred and supported. The wine boasts an intense fruity aroma, a luxurious taste, and an excellent price-quality ratio. Tempranillo for the wine is exclusively hand-picked in the first fifteen days of October and delivered to the winery in small boxes. The vineyards are located in the Toro region, named after the eponymous medieval city, which has preserved its unique culture and picturesque architectural heritage to this day. Toro wines are referred to as "black gold" because their color is powerful, dark, and almost black. Fermentation of the must takes place in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks. After this, the must undergoes malolactic fermentation in second-use French and Eastern European oak barrels and aging in the same barrels for 14 months. To allow enthusiasts to fully appreciate the natural characteristics of the wine, it is neither filtered nor fined before bottling. The wine label "El Recio," which translates to "the tough guy," features a portrait of the winery owner's father. The winery's collection also includes wines with images of the grandson and grandfather, symbolizing youth and wisdom. Each photograph of the male winemakers from three different generations conveys the specific character of the particular wine.