Vinos Atlantico - Gordo Monastrell Yecla 2021

70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines planted since 1970. Tended in chalk and limestone soil at 713 m (2,339 ft) elevation. Starting with the 2021 vintage, this wine will be 100% Monastrell.

The wine has notes of thyme and rosemary, classical tree bark notes, and a touch of herbal freshness within the ripe character of the year. The palate is juicy and approachable, with round tannins and very good balance.

Try Gordo with blue cheese, stews, spicy chili, and similar hearty dishes. This wine has the heft on the palate and spice to pair well with BBQ with serious heat.

Gordo is Patrick Mata's affectionate way of calling his father, Jose Mata. For almost four generations, Patrick's family produced wine in Malaga, Montilla, Sanlucar, Rioja and other Spanish regions. These wines were sold in many countries, including the US, before and after prohibition. During the 60s, the demand of Malaga wines suffered greatly, which ultimately resulted in the Mata winery closing its doors in 1972. The wine Gordo pays tribute to the Mata winemaking heritage and, specifically, to Patrick's father. The Gordo label is a replica of one of the family labels from the late 1800s. Today, after a few decades, Patrick and Alberto through Vinos Atlantico are resurrecting their family heritage and producing wines in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula, including this rich yet elegant blend of Monastrell and Cabernet from the southeast of Spain.