Matallana by Telmo Rodriguez 2019Luis Gutierrez The Wine Advocate, 96+ The 2019 Matallana is a blend of 85% Tinto Fino with some 15% other varieties such as Valenciano (Bobal), Navarro (Garnacha) and even white Albillo. 2019 was a very classical vintage with power, concentration and plenty of tannin, and the wine should develop and benefit from extended time in bottle. The wine feels very young and primary, with integrated spices from the levage in oak, a medium to full bodied

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