Red wine, Tempranillo-Merlot Crianza Dominio Mateos de la Higuera, Bodega Vega de MaraDominio Mateos de la Higuera – Vega Demara Tempranillo Merlot Crianza is a red wine from the Denomination of Origin La Mancha, made from Tempranillo and Merlot grapes sourced from vineyards planted since 1976, situated on gravelly-calcareous soils that provide structure, freshness, and a smooth, creamy texture.
The grapes are hand-harvested at their optimal ripeness and transported in crates to avoid damage and preserve their integrity. A careful selection of the fruit is made before transferring it to fermentation tanks, where the wine is vinified at controlled temperatures using advanced winemaking techniques that respect varietal expression.
Aging
The wine ages for six months in French and American oak barrels. During this period, it acquires complex spicy notes (eugenol) and toasted notes (furfural) that integrate with the red and black fruit of the Tempranillo. The American oak adds hints of vanilla and coconut, achieving a balanced, elegant, and harmonious whole.
Tasting Notes
It presents an intense high-layer cherry color. On the nose, aromas of red fruits and forest notes prevail; with aeration, hints of licorice emerge, along with a smooth, spicy, and toasted background. On the palate, it offers a smooth yet powerful entry, with high intensity and excellent harmony between ripe fruit and the toasted, spiced, and vanilla notes from the barrel aging.
It is a wine with aging potential, which can evolve very positively over time.
Food Pairing
Ideal for accompanying stews, grilled meats (lamb and kid), baked fish, casseroles, red meats, and aged or semi-aged cheeses.
Recommended serving temperature: 14 ºC – 16 ºC.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (AVERAGE VALUES PER 100 ml)

• Energy value: 335 kJ / 81 kcal
• Fat: 0 g
  
  • of which saturates: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 1.9 g
  
  • of which sugars: 0.6 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Salt: 0 g

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light, preferably in a horizontal position. Once opened, close properly and consume within 2–3 days. Under proper storage conditions, the wine can evolve favorably in the bottle.
ALLERGENS
Contains sulphites.
Vineyards
Small plots with vines since 1976. Sustainable artisanal agriculture with the utmost respect for the environment. Manual harvesting in crates of 18-20 kilos.
Soils
Clayey and calcareous.
Technical sheet:
Winery: Vega de Mara
D.O. La Mancha
Variety: Tempranillo, Merlot
Alcohol content: 13.5 % vol.