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Gordo, Yecla - 2017

Name: Gordo, Yecla
Brand: Gordo
SKU: 34613
Price: 15.96 USD
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Item # 34613 750mL

A blend of Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fresh, dark fruits and decent tannin make this an accessible red wine for everyday drinking.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Country

Spain

Region

Yecla

Producer

Gordo

Grape Variety

Monastrell

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Staff Pick Notes

Gordo, Yecla

There is a lot of family history represented in this label from Patrick Mata. "Gordo" is an affectionate nickname for his father, Jose Mata. The design is reminiscent of the family's labels from the 1800's, the Mata family has been making wine all over Spain for nearly four generations. This particular beauty is crafted by Patrick and his brother Alberto through Compania de Vinos del Atlantico. A blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. These two grapes make an excellent pair of full body and dark fruit. Both considered high tannin varieties, the structure does not disappoint while smoke and berries linger on the palate. A great food wine, grilled pork tenderloin and smoked meats. A few sips of this and I had to have pulled pork tacos!

- CCB

Glossary

Spain

Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the most stringent requirements) red Crianzas must be aged a minimum of two years; Reservas, at least three...

Monastrell

A Spanish synonym for the dark-skinned Mourvèdre grape.

Cabernet Sauvignon

The result of an illicit affair a hundred-odd years ago between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon today enjoys more worldwide popularity than both of its parents combined. It is the principal grape of Bordeaux, and as such has rightly earned its place among the greatest and most long-lived wines of the Old World; of course, it is also the most heralded grape of California, positioning it at the forefront of the New World wine scene as well. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon has a...