Ad Libitum Maturana Tinta, Organic, Juan Carlos Sancha, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2020
Rioja, Spain
Tasting Notes
This wine has an intense dark cherry color with violet rim. Aromatically, it has a spicy character with notes of chocolate and green pepper ( typical of this variety). On the palate, it is a full-bodied wine, with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins, and persistence in mouth.
Food Matches
Grilled meat, Mature cheese & Sausages
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2020
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Grower Name Juan Carlos Sancha
Grape Variety Maturana Tinta
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Organic, Vegan
SKU ADLIBITUMMATR20
Grower
Juan Carlos Sancha
Located in Baños de Río Tobía, Rioja Alta, one of the best-known wine-producing regions of Spain is Bodegas Juan Carlos Sancha. Juan Carlos is a pioneer of modern Rioja, creating pure, terroir driven organic wines with very subtle use of oak. He is most famous for producing varietal wines from the grapes Maturana and Tempranillo Blanco both of which… Read More
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Rioja
Rioja is the best known wine-producing region in Spain, situated towards the north of the country and producing mostly red and a small amount of white wines. The name 'Rioja' comes from the local river, the 'Rio Oja ', a tributary of the River Ebro. The region can be divided into three distinct sub-regions - namely Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja. The… Read More
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Maturana Tinta
This is a historical variety of La Rioja also known as Bastardo or Trousseau (France). It adds to the uniqueness, and diversity of Rioja wines. It has small compact clusters, small berries and needs well-exposed sites for full maturity. It is often used to produce intense, oak-aged varietal wines showing intense fruit and peppery-flavours. Read More
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