2014 Telmo Rodriguez Matallana

Tempranillo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2019

The only wine produced for now in Ribera del Duero is the 2014 Matallana, a wine that has the same name as the previous 2013, but in reality, it's as if it's a completely new wine. It's a blend of nine vineyards in five...
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jamessuckling.com, July 2019

Aromas of blackberries and black licorice with hints of dark, wet earth. A full and chewy red with lots of crushed berries and wet earth with hints of dark chocolate. The first release from Telmo Rodriguez in Duero of a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Tempranillo
Country
Spain
Region
Ribera Del Duero
Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2014 Telmo Rodriguez Matallana is a distinguished Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera Del Duero region. With a robust 14.5% alcohol content, this red wine is crafted by the esteemed producer Telmo Rodriguez. The wine is notable for its complexity and elegance, a feature highlighted by its blend of grapes from nine different vineyards across five villages: Sotillo, Roa, Fuentecén, Fuentemolinos, and Pardilla.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, emphasizing its evolution from the 2013 vintage. The reviewer notes, "It’s a blend of nine vineyards...inspired by the old Vega Sicilia wines and the wines from Gérard Chave in Hermitage." The tasting notes reveal a wine that is "very elegant and fine," with a composition of 85% Tempranillo complemented by 15% other varieties. The wine’s fermentation in 3,000-liter oak vats with indigenous yeasts contributes to its "complexity and subtleness." The review praises its "extremely elegant and refined" palate, concluding with a "long and dry" finish.

James Suckling also reviewed the wine favorably, scoring it 95 points. He describes its "aromas of blackberries and black licorice with hints of dark, wet earth." Suckling characterizes it as a "full and chewy red" with "lots of crushed berries and wet earth with hints of dark chocolate." He acknowledges the wine as an "excellent" first release from Telmo Rodriguez in the Duero region and recommends allowing it to age for two or three years for optimal enjoyment.

Overall, the 2014 Telmo Rodriguez Matallana is a refined wine, celebrated for its intricate blend and elegant profile, making it a notable choice for those seeking a sophisticated Spanish red.