DOMINIO DE ES | LA MATA 2018 75cl

La Mata 2018 is one of Bertrand Sourdais' most personal and refined expressions in the Atauta Valley. A single-plot wine born from century-old pre-phylloxera vines, where extreme altitude and biodynamic sensibility give rise to a deep, precise, and immensely elegant red wine.

Dominio de Es represents Sourdais' most intimate vision, a quest for purity and emotion where each wine faithfully reflects the Soria landscape and the personality of its soils.

Winery: Dominio de Es
Denomination: D.O. Ribera del Duero
Subzone: Valle de Atauta, Soria
Vintage: 2018
Wine type: Red wine
Grape varieties: 94% Tinto Fino, 6% Albillo
Alcohol content: 14.1% vol.
Aging: Burgundian barrels
Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

It comes exclusively from the La Mata site, a single plot located on the lower part of the Atauta Valley slope, at an altitude of approximately 935 meters.

The vineyard, pre-phylloxera and goblet-trained, has vines over 100 years old cultivated under biodynamic principles.

The soils combine sand and silty-calcareous profiles over clay, providing tension, depth, and a marked mineral identity.

Winemaking

Winemaking is carried out with complete destemming and a long maceration of 67 days at a controlled temperature between 18 and 27 ºC.

During fermentation, frequent and very precise pump-overs are performed to achieve a fine and elegant extraction.

Aging takes place in two 2012 Burgundian barrels, always respecting the purity of the vineyard and the natural balance of the wine.

Tasting Notes

Deep and complex nose, where ripe red and black fruit combines with mineral, spicy, and earthy notes.

On the palate, it shows great precision and finesse, with silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and a balance reminiscent of great European terroir wines.

The finish is long, elegant, and full of nuances.

Pairing

Ideal with game meats, noble poultry, slow-cooked dishes, and gastronomic cuisine with high aromatic intensity.

A single-plot wine that transcends styles and appellations, showing the most elegant, fresh, and profound side of Ribera from Soria through extreme viticulture and incredibly sensitive winemaking.