Bodegas Alfredo Maestro Tejero 'Vina Almate' Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain

2022 Bodegas Alfredo Maestro Tejero Viña Almate is a pure and expressive Tempranillo from Castilla y León, crafted with a natural, low-intervention philosophy. Sourced from old vines averaging 50 years in age, this wine highlights both terroir and tradition, offering a vibrant, fruit-forward profile with elegance and structure.

Product Details:

• Variety: 100% Tempranillo
• Vineyard: Average vine age 50 years; soils of alluvial deposits, clay, limestone, and sand
• Alcohol: 13%
• Residual Sugar: < 1 g/L
• Sulphites: No added sulphites (below 10 mg/L)
• Fining/Filtering: Unfined and unfiltered
• Vegan/Vegetarian: Suitable
• Winemaker: Alfredo Maestro Tejero

Sensory Description:

The wine shows a medium garnet core with violet reflections. Aromas unfold in layers of redcurrant, blueberry, and plum, accented by delicate notes of ripe peach and vanilla. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, with creamy texture, supple red and black fruit flavors, and sweet, polished tannins. Fresh acidity lifts the wine, leading to a structured finish that reveals impressive potential for ageing while remaining immediately approachable.

Winemaker's Background:

Alfredo Maestro Tejero, known as El Mago del Duero (“the Magician of the Duero”), is a leading voice in Spain’s natural wine movement. Working primarily in Ribera del Duero, Sierra de Gredos, and across Castilla y León, Maestro crafts authentic wines that embrace local varieties and minimal intervention. Since founding his project in the late 1990s, he has farmed with an artisanal, environmentally conscious approach, eschewing chemical additives and relying on spontaneous fermentation and estate-driven character. His Viña Almate bottling remains a flagship expression of pure Tempranillo and his philosophy of honest, terroir-driven winemaking.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 58–60°F in a Bordeaux glass to highlight its fruit vibrancy and balance. The 2022 Viña Almate pairs seamlessly with Spanish tapas, roasted lamb, pork loin with herbs, or manchego cheese. Its smooth texture and layered fruit also make it a versatile companion for both rustic fare and refined cuisine.

2022 Bodegas Alfredo Maestro Tejero Viña Almate is a natural Tempranillo that marries purity and structure, a soulful, unadorned expression of Castilla y León’s terroir from one of Spain’s most visionary winemakers.