Winery / Producer: Bodegas Ordóñez.

Specific Origin: Selected vineyards in the prestigious Denominación de Origen D.O. Toro, Zamora, Spain.

Vintage / Harvest: 2021.

Grape Variety: 100% Tinta de Toro.

Vineyard Characteristics: Old, own-rooted vines planted in 1943, immune to phylloxera and cultivated under extreme conditions.

Winemaking and Aging: Meticulous artisanal process. Direct malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels and noble aging for 22 months in selected wood.

Style: Ultra-premium full-bodied red, extraordinarily balanced, mature, and persistent.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-ORDO-VATAN-TINTA-TORO-2021-750

Appearance: Displays an imposing, very deep cherry red color, with a very high layer, clean, bright, and with dense, lazy tears that anticipate its magnificent structural opulence.

Nose: Of very high aromatic intensity, frank and complex. Opens with intoxicating notes of very ripe black fruit (blackberries, stewed blueberries), perfectly intertwined with elegant spicy threads of clove and pepper, notes of black licorice, fine cocoa, and subtle toasts derived from its long stay in French oak.

Palate: Its entry is majestic, broad, and of great volume. On the palate, it is extraordinarily balanced and fleshy; its mature tannins are perfectly integrated and polished, providing a silky texture. The finish is extraordinarily long, dry, supremely elegant, and full of an unforgettable fruity and smoky aftertaste.

High-Level Gastronomic Pairing: The imposing structure, fleshiness, and volume of Vatán 2021 demand dishes with a strong gastronomic personality. It pairs perfectly with marbled premium red meat cuts such as Rib Eye, Tomahawk, or grilled Cowboy steak. It is a superb companion for traditional slow-cooked stews like oxtail, roasted lamb or suckling lamb, and large game meats like venison and wild boar. It also extraordinarily complements very aged or cured cheeses (Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano) and acorn-fed Iberian cured meats. In contemporary Mexican cuisine, it majestically envelops the sumptuousness of a mole negro or picaña tacos with a chile crust.

Suggested Moments:

• Special Celebration of Major Milestones: The definitive label to uncork at weddings, significant anniversaries, or grand celebrations that require a memorable wine with a deeply rooted history.
• High-Level Meetings and Business Dinners: Serving a wine from own-rooted old vines from 1943 projects an image of maximum sophistication, respect, and great oenological knowledge, becoming the ideal catalyst for sealing alliances.
• Intelligent Gift and Collector's Item: An extraordinary gift for demanding oenophiles, collectors, or executives who appreciate artisanal productions and iconic D.O. Toro labels with great aging potential.

What does it mean that Vatán wine comes from own-rooted vineyards from 1943?

It means that the Tinta de Toro vines were planted directly on their own original African or European roots, without the need to be grafted onto American rootstock (a method used to combat the phylloxera plague). These century-old Bodegas Ordóñez vineyards in sandy soils yield grapes with an aromatic concentration, typicality, and fidelity to the terroir impossible to replicate in young vines.

Why is it highlighted that malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels?

By carrying out malolactic fermentation directly in French oak barrels instead of stainless steel tanks, Vatán wine integrates the wood much more silkily and harmoniously from the very beginning. This polishes the natural strength of Tinta de Toro, providing those elegant notes of cocoa, spices, and fine toast without losing the freshness of the black fruit.

Is it recommended to decant Vatán 2021 Vintage before consumption?

Yes, it is highly recommended to decant it or let it oxygenate in the glass for 30 to 45 minutes before serving. As an artisanal red with 22 months of noble aging and great concentration, contact with oxygen allows it to fully open up, softening its tannins and releasing all its aromatic complexity of compotes and spices.

What is the ideal serving temperature and what is its aging potential in a cellar?

To perfectly appreciate its volume and fleshiness without the alcohol masking its subtle aromatic notes, it should be served strictly between 16°C and 18°C (60°F and 64°F). Thanks to its imposing phenolic structure and impeccable balance, Vatán 2021 has extraordinary aging potential in optimal cellar conditions of between 10 and 15 years in a horizontal position.