The boldest of the Côte Vermeille Rancio secs, ‘Matifoc’ is Catalan slang for ‘put out the fire,’ referring to the old Catalan tradition of workers mixing Rancio and water to slake their thirst in the fields and vineyards. It can be enjoyed with tapas, anchovies and a variety of cheeses; in cocktails; or as a dry digestif. Shelf-stable, it should be served lightly chilled or at cellar temperature.
