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Matsu La Jefa

The Matsu La Jefa is a white wine aged in wood from the D.O. Toro in Spain. Matsu comes from the Japanese and means "to wait". And indeed, the philosophy of the makers of this white wine from 100-year-old vineyards is to leave nature as untouched as possible and to act with patience and restraint when making the wine.

The Matsu La Jefa smells of vanilla and ripe stone fruit, with nuances of aniseed and a subtle sweetness. On the palate, this creation made from the Castilian grape variety Malvasi'a and smaller proportions of other white grape varieties is velvety and full, with a lovely creaminess. There is also a fine play of acidity and sweetish nuances. This Spanish white wine is wonderfully balanced, with a beautiful texture and impressive complexity.

The Matsu La Jefa matured for 16 months in French oak barrels (600 liters). Look forward to a bright straw-colored Malvasi'a that captivates connoisseurs with its extraordinary complexity.

Wine type:
White wine
Taste:
dry
Vintage:
2022
Ageing Potential:
2030
Region:
Toro
Country:
Spain
Vineyard/Brand :
Grape variety:
Vegan:
Alcohol content:
12,5  % by volume
Recommended drinking temperature:
8-10 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains sulfites
Caloric value per 100 ml:
320 kJ / 76 kcal
Ingredients:
GTIN/EAN:
8437008695518
Bottler:
Bodega Matsu - Vintae
C/ General Vara de Rey 5
26003 Logroño - La Rioja
Spanien
Bodega Matsu

Hinter dem Unternehmen Vintae, welches sich unter anderem verantwortlich zeichnet für die Weinserie El Matsu aus dem Toro, steht der Kenner und Liebhaber der Weinwelt Jose Miguel Arambarri Terrero. Durch die Einbeziehung seiner beiden Söhne Ricardo und Jose Miguel schaffte er innovative Weine, die das Ziel hatten den Geschmack der Kunden möglichst genau zu treffen. Dazu brachte er insgesamt mehr als 50 Fachleute zusammen, die gemeinsam, jeden auf seinem Gebiet, zum Erfolg der El Matsu Weinserie beitrugen. Die Kreativität und Dynamik dieser Gruppe brachte so wundervolle Weine hervor.

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