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2020 Matallana, Telmo Rodriguez, Ribera del Duero, Spain

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Tinto Fino,Other Varieties
Not ready
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
94/100
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Luis Gutiérrez
96/100
Product: 20208139399
2020 Matallana, Telmo Rodriguez, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Description

There is a change in the 2020 Matallana, as they have included Jean-Guillaume Prats (ex-Cos d'Estournel, ex-Lafite...) in the Ribera del Duero project, and the wine is going to be sold for the first time with this vintage through the négociant system of La Place de Bordeaux. The grapes from the five villages (mentioned but then crossed out on the label) were picked between the sixth and 18th of October and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and oak vats.

The wine matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. This is a little riper than the 2019 I tasted next to it, despite both being 14.5% alcohol (at least on the label). It follows the path of seriousness and austerity of the last few vintages and has a very calcareous mouthfeel with chalky tannins that lift up the finish. 19,624 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2022.

Drink 2024 - 2032

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (July 2023)

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Tinto Fino,Other Varieties
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Telmo Rodriguez

Critics reviews

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 94/100
The 2020 Matallana is blended from Tinto Fino, Navarro, Valenciano, and Albillo, among other varieties. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the glass with exuberant scents of baked black plums, black cherry compote, and dried mulberries with hints of dried Provence herbs, unsmoked cigars, and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is packed with savory-laced black fruits supported by chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.Drink 2023 - 2034Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (August 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2034
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, TheWineIndependent.com (Aug 2023)
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW 95/100
The best Matallana I have ever tasted, developing the best and most elusive quality in top Ribera: tightly grained finesse. Delicate aromas, with blackberry fruit and spicy notes from the oak that are enhancing the fruit. Dense but not overpowering in palate, silky, poised, tight but gentle. Toffee and blueberries in aftertaste, still a bit close. The wine needs some years to open up. Very good ribera, with a distinctive character.Drink 2023 - 2045Pedro Ballasteros Torres MW, Decanter.com (August 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2034
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, Decanter.com (Aug 2023)
James Suckling 95/100
A very elegant and complex red with super fine tannins that show a chalky and subtle white pepper character. Medium body. Fine integrated tannins which are creamy. Yet they are chewy and very typical for the region. So attractive now but this is built to age beautifully. A very refined wine for Ribera del Duero. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (November 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2034
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Nov 2023)
Luis Gutiérrez 96/100
There is a change in the 2020 Matallana, as they have included Jean-Guillaume Prats (ex-Cos d'Estournel, ex-Lafite...) in the Ribera del Duero project, and the wine is going to be sold for the first time with this vintage through the négociant system of La Place de Bordeaux. The grapes from the five villages (mentioned but then crossed out on the label) were picked between the sixth and 18th of October and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and oak vats.The wine matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. This is a little riper than the 2019 I tasted next to it, despite both being 14.5% alcohol (at least on the label). It follows the path of seriousness and austerity of the last few vintages and has a very calcareous mouthfeel with chalky tannins that lift up the finish. 19,624 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2022.Drink 2024 - 2032LuisGutiérrez, Wine Advocate (July 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2034
Luis Gutiérrez, RobertParker.com (Jul 2023)

About this wine

Telmo Rodriguez

Telmo Rodriguez is one of the great Spanish winemakers. He travelled and learnt for many years before returning home to Rioja. In addition, he supervises négociant projects throughout Spain. One of his most acclaimed projects is in Ribera del Duero.
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