点评:We recently revisited Máté Winery for a tour and vertical Brunello tasting. We were hosted by their sommelier, Jessica who, once again, impressed us with her thorough knowledge of viniculture and winemaking. She was friendly, courteous, and professional during the tour of the vineyard and winemaking process. She took the time to explain how Máté cultivates their grapevines to maximize the quality of the grapes that go into their wonderful wines. Beginning with how the vines are planted, pruned, maintained,selectively harvested and fermented and finally aged. It is obvious that she has a great passion for winemaking and Máté Brunello in particular.
The tasting began in the processing room with a barrel tasting of Brunello at various stages of aging. And the formal tasting was done in their comfortable tasting room as the terrace was unavailable due to a maintenance issue. The views, however, were as splendid as ever from their buildings and terrace which overlooks the vineyards, olive groves and Tuscan landscape. The vertical Brunello tasting was accompanied by an overflowing selection of local cheeses, cured meats and bread. Not to mention their high quality olive oil that enhanced every bite.
As for the wine. It goes without saying that the Máté Brunello is what one would expect from a low production, curated producer. Rich, consistent quality packed with every note that you would expect from a great Brunello. The vertical tasting proved that the Brunello evolves as it should over time. The care and love that goes into their wine is expressed in every sip.
I highly recommend that you try Máté Brunello as well as their Supertuscan wines, or better yet, contact Jessica for a private tasting. It is one of the best experiences we have had in over a dozen trips to Italy. It was a special treat to be able to meet the owners, Ferenc and Candace.
翻译:我们最近再次造访了马特酒庄,参加了导览并品尝了不同年份的布鲁奈罗葡萄酒。接待我们的是酒庄的侍酒师杰西卡,她对葡萄栽培与酿酒知识的深厚造诣再次给我们留下了深刻印象。在参观葡萄园及酿酒过程时,她亲切友善、彬彬有礼且专业十足。她详细地为我们讲解了马特酒庄是如何培育葡萄藤,以产出品质上乘的葡萄来酿造出那些极富风味的佳酿。从葡萄藤的种植方式开始讲起……修剪、养护、选择性采摘、发酵,最后进行陈酿。显然,她对酿酒事业满怀热情,尤其是对马泰·布鲁奈罗葡萄酒更是情有独钟。
品鉴活动首先在加工车间开始,大家品尝了处于不同陈酿阶段的布鲁奈罗葡萄酒。由于露台因维护问题无法使用,正式的品鉴环节便在舒适的品酒室中进行。不过,那里的景致依然很美。从那些俯瞰着葡萄园、橄榄林以及托斯卡纳田园风光的建筑与露台上望去,一切依旧如往昔般壮丽。在垂直品鉴布鲁奈罗葡萄酒的过程中,我们还能品尝到种类繁多的当地奶酪、腌制肉类和面包。更不用说那品质上乘的橄榄油了——它让每一口食物都更加美味。
至于葡萄酒本身,毋庸置疑,Máté酒庄出品的布鲁奈罗完全符合一个产量有限且注重品质的酒庄所能呈现的水准。酒体醇厚丰富。品质稳定可靠,每一口都能体现出一款优秀布鲁奈罗应有的风味。通过纵向品鉴可以证明,这款酒随着时间的推移确实如预期般不断陈化、提升品质。酿酒师倾注的心血与热情也体现在每一口酒中。
我极力推荐大家尝试Máté家族出品的布鲁奈罗以及他们的超级托斯卡纳葡萄酒;或者更好的选择是联系Jessica预约一场私人品鉴会。这绝对是我们在十多次意大利之旅中所经历过的最棒的体验之一。能够见到主人费伦茨和坎迪斯,真是莫大的荣幸。