COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Monastrell (90%), Moravia Agria, Bobal, Forcallat
PRODUCER
Bodega Cerrón
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Matas Altas is a red wine from Bodega Cerrón, located in Fuente-Álamo within the Jumilla DOP of Spain. The wine is primarily made from 90% Monastrell, sourced from old, ungrafted vines planted between 1911 and 1967 at high altitudes (840-940 meters). The remaining percentage is a field blend of co-planted indigenous varieties. Bodega Cerrón is a family-run project dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to produce wines that reflect the high-altitude terroir. The project focuses on preserving viticultural heritage and minimal intervention in winemaking. The wine is fermented with native yeasts in open-top wooden vats, with a portion of whole clusters, and aged in large oak foudres and barrels.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from vines planted between 1911 and 1967.
Fact 02
Features a field blend of co-planted, rare indigenous varieties.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed using organic and biodynamic principles.
Fact 04
Bottled without fining or filtration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Matas Altas red wine is produced by Bodega Cerrón using grapes from high-altitude, old ungrafted vines. The winemaking process emphasizes natural methods, starting with spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts in open-top wooden vats, with 10-30% whole clusters included. Maceration lasts for 13-14 days. The wine then undergoes aging for 11-12 months in large 5,000-liter oak foudres and barrels. It is bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its natural character and integrity.
