Matsu El Picaro Toro (75cl, 14.5%)

A biodynamic Spanish red wine from Toro, made from 100% Tinta de Toro by Bodega Matsu under the Vintae Group. The grapes come from vineyards planted 50 to 70 years ago on poor, scrabby soils, and fermentation uses indigenous natural yeasts in small concrete tanks kept below 24°C. The wine spends three months in concrete tanks and six weeks in new French oak, followed by soft filtration and non-aggressive clarification. The nose offers dark cherries, blackberry, pomegranate, rose petal and subtle mineral notes, with light spices and wet earth. The palate is ripe and fruit-forward with baked cherry, blackberry, milk chocolate, licorice and olive tapenade, with round tannins and a creamy texture. The finish is smooth and floral, with rose petal, dark fruit, salt-wash and earthy anise.