Matsu El Recio 2022 is a red wine with the perfect balance between youth and maturity. It comes from tinta de Toro vineyards over 70 years old and has been aged for 14 months in second-use French oak barrels that do not mask its fruity character.
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tinta de Toro
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Matsu El Recio 2022 is born from over 70-year-old Tinta de Toro vines that are cared for with minimal intervention to allow nature to take its course. The vines are situated on high plateaus with clay-free soils, conditions that achieve wines with optimal freshness. El Recio also undergoes 14 months of aging in selected French oak barrels used twice to prevent the wood from being the protagonist, resulting in a wine that is both robust and silky.
Bodega Matsu is a project by Vintae, a wine company that started in La Rioja at the end of the nineties. From 2003, it began to expand to other areas. Shortly after, Vintae's technical director, Raúl Acha, started exploring the Toro vineyards. He was attracted to the D.O. Toro for its tradition of minimal intervention in the vineyard, made possible by the climatic conditions of the denomination. This tradition is complemented by the rich heritage of high-quality old vines and the power and personality of the Tinta de Toro grape.
In 2006, the first wine from Bodega Matsu was produced: El Viejo, and two vintages later, two more wines were added: El Pícaro and El Recio. Matsu, which means "to wait" in Japanese, is a tribute to all the vintners who, for generations, have worked the vineyard with effort and wisdom. The labels, featuring a young man, a middle-aged man, and an old man, reflect three of those generations and also represent each of the wines. Matsu El Recio 2022 will pair perfectly with wood-fired roasted lamb, marinated pork ribs, or grilled suckling pig.
The winery
Bodega Matsu is a project by Vintae, a wine company born in La Rioja in the late nineties. Starting in 2003, it began expanding to other winemaking regions beyond Rioja, producing wines in Ribera del Duero, Ribera del Queiles, and Navarra. Shortly after, attracted by the extraordinary characteristics of the D.O. Toro, Vintae’s technical director and winemaker, Raúl Acha, started exploring the vineyards of Toro. What drew him to this region was its tradition of minimal intervention in the vineyard, made possible by the denomination’s climatic conditions, with very low humidity and sandy soils. Added to this tradition is the rich heritage of old vines of extraordinary quality, as well as the strength and character of the Tinta de Toro grape.
In 2006, the first vintage of Matsu was crafted, initially with just one wine: El Viejo. Two vintages later, two more wines were added: El Pícaro and El Recio. Matsu, which means "to wait" in Japanese, is a tribute to all the winegrowers who, over generations, have worked the vineyards with dedication, wisdom, and sacrifice. The labels, featuring a young man, a middle-aged man, and an old man, represent three of these generations and correspond to each of the wines.
In 2006, the first vintage of Matsu was crafted, initially with just one wine: El Viejo. Two vintages later, two more wines were added: El Pícaro and El Recio. Matsu, which means "to wait" in Japanese, is a tribute to all the winegrowers who, over generations, have worked the vineyards with dedication, wisdom, and sacrifice. The labels, featuring a young man, a middle-aged man, and an old man, represent three of these generations and correspond to each of the wines.