About the Producer:

Stratum Wines is a project from Bodega Cerrón in Jumilla, helmed by the fourth generation of the Cerdán family: siblings Carlos, Juanjo and Lucía. The family biodynamically farms about 30 hectares of high-altitude ungrafted vines, mostly Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre). In the cellar, they work in a low-intervention style, with only spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts and mostly without oak influence. Sulfur is used judiciously and only at bottling.

Flor Impressions:

Pure and bright aromas of raspberry, cream and cinnamon pour out of the glass. Even more lovely is this wine's texture; Monastrell isn't exactly synonymous with elegance, but Matas Altas is a prime example of what's possible in the right hands. Fine, polished tannins meld with juicy acidity, supporting the wine's bright red-fruited core. Medium weight in body, it'll make a wonderfully versatile pairing wine.