{"product_id":"bodegas-d-mateos-letargo-crianza-2021","title":"Bodegas D. Mateos, Letargo Crianza 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpain · Rioja Oriental · Red · 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBodegas D. Mateos has been farming the slopes of Monte Yerga in Aldeanueva de Ebro — the heart of Rioja Oriental — for over 150 years. The family's vineyards are old, many of them gobelet-trained with an average age close to 45 years, planted in clay-loam soils at elevations where Mediterranean heat and altitude combine to give the wines real concentration and grip. The Letargo line is their classic expression: honest Rioja, built from the estate's Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, all hand-harvested at full physiological ripeness. The 2021 spent 12 months in a mix of new and second-use French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels, then another 12 months in bottle before release — clarified naturally in barrel, racked every four months, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the glass: bright ruby with good depth and a violet edge. The nose leads with licorice and stewed fruit — dried apricot, plum, sour cherry — wrapped in warm barrel notes of vanilla, spice, and a whisper of toasted bread. The palate is long and full, with a sharp backbone of acidity keeping everything in check. The finish runs through dried plum and vanilla with a savory, mineral close. Classic Rioja that punches well above its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-loam \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malolactic fermentation, 12 months French \u0026amp; American oak (70\/30 new\/used) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.5% abv\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52799155896544,"sku":"656756758768978979879","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/FullSizeRender_a940f0bd-7523-4841-9461-26a460897336.heic?v=1779902961","url":"https:\/\/winetherapynyc.com\/products\/bodegas-d-mateos-letargo-crianza-2021","provider":"Wine Therapy NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}