Casale del Giglio

‘Mater Matuta’ Rosso Lazio IGT

SKU 263954

$79.99 per bottle (6 per case)

SPEC | Vintage 2017

▸ The name Mater Matuta derives from that of the ancient Italian goddess of the dawn, protectress of fertility and birth. Her cult extended throughout central Italy and the famous temple of the ancient city of Satricum, situated close to the winery in Le Ferriere in the Province of Latina, was dedicated to her. ▸ A deep, dense, ruby-red wine which displays outstanding character both on the nose and on the palate with its aroma of coffee beans, violets, ripe black cherry, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon. ▸ On the palate, it is silky and seductive, but perfectly supported by fine tannins and a pleasing astringency, delivering a long, lush finish. ▸ Both grapes of the Mater Matuta are harvested when fully ripe, with the Syrah being even slightly shriveled. The Syrah contributes to the complexity of character, highlighted by smooth tannins and intensity of the black cherry and spice. Meanwhile the full-bodied Petit Verdot gives the Mater Matuta its long aging potential. ▸ As the new wines are carefully drawn off, each to its own barriques, the colour, tannins and aromas still present in the fermented skins are extracted. ▸ After 22-24 months in oak the wines are blended and left undisturbed in the bottle for a further 10-12 months.

Food pairingsExcellent with most savoury red meat courses, roasts, stew, as well as mature cheeses.