Celler Pinol 2019 'Mather Teresina' Tinto, Terra Alta DO

This is one of the best-kept secrets in Spain! Mather Teresina can age for more than two decades, relying on the abundant and graceful acidity afforded by its limestone terroir. Furthermore, part of the blend features nearly extinct Morenillo grape, which is native to the area and only commercialized by the Piñol family.

Winemaking Notes: This wine is a selection of the best and oldest vines in the vineyard and then, a further selection is made of the best berries. It is aged for 15-16 months in new and old French oak barrels of different sizes.

Tasting Notes: Ruby-red. Intensely perfumed aromas of fresh dark berries, cherry compote and licorice develop a vanilla overtone as the wine opens up. Plush blackberry, cherry-vanilla, spice cake and floral pastille flavors show excellent clarity and a seamless texture, and a peppery flourish adds lift and bite. Fine-grained tannins build slowly and give shape to the impressively long, sweet finish, which leaves behind floral pastille and dark fruit liqueur notes.

Pairing Suggestions: Yes, this wine is opulent, but it is also versatile. Its explosive aromatics and balanced acidity make it a great match for many fattier meats like pheasant, duck, venison, foie gras, or slow roasted pork. It will also shine next to blue cheeses like Stilton or Gorgonzola dolce and hard aged cheeses like Manchego.