Bosque de Matasnos – Etiqueta Blanca 2021 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Etiqueta Blanca 2021 is a Ribera del Duero red from Bosque de Matasnos, blending 90% Tempranillo, 9% Merlot and 1% Malbec from the winery’s high-altitude vineyards.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 90% Tempranillo, 9% Merlot, 1% Malbec
• Region: Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain
• Vintage: 2021
• Aging: 12 months in new and second-use barrels at a 50/50 split; 70% 225 L and 30% 500 L
• Production: 122,527 bottles
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2021 combines ripe fruit with freshness and a marked mineral expression, showing a mature but energetic profile with the structure to drink now or continue developing.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage blend and élevage show the winery’s precision
• High-altitude freshness balances the wine’s concentration
• Serious structure without sacrificing drinkability

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb
• Grilled beef
• Mushroom dishes
• Aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of modern, structured Ribera del Duero
✓ Drinkers who like polished Tempranillo blends
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, unoaked reds

Scores

91 Points – Wine Spectator
92 Points – Tim Atkin