2022 Bodega Matsu, Toro DO, El Picaro (RT91) This foundational bottling in the Bodega Matsu line up is sourced from old vines and is aged for just a few months in concrete tank to preserve the fruit’s freshness. Deep, ripe notes of fresh blackberry, black cherry, anise, generous spice and a hint of saddle leather make it particularly attractive! The palate is packed with beautifully ripe fruit and fresh acidity, with the tannins playing a background note. This is 100% Tinto de Toro that brings a fresh, powerful style from first pour on. Certified Vegan-friendly. Drink now-2030 Tasted March 2025
Bodega Matsu refers to a Japanese word meaning “wait”, conveying the philosophy of this project. Wait for nature to take its course, wait for the vineyards to turn 100, wait for the perfect moment to open a bottle of wine. Their goal is to produce wines that retain the traditional power of the Toro DO while combining freshness and elegance, both of which in a perfect world characterize their wines. This bottling is a vineyard selection of 100% Tinta de Toro grown in sandy soils with high granitic components. The grapes are cultivated naturally and harvested by hand. After some sorting they are gently pressed followed by fermentation and maceration in small concrete tank (15,000 kg) using only indigenous yeasts. This wine is aged for two months on its lees in concrete tank to preserve its fresh, fruity style.