DO Toro
The Toro Appellation, located in Castilla y León, is synonymous with tradition and intensity. With a winemaking heritage that spans centuries, its wines stand out for their robust character, crafted primarily from Tinta de Toro, a unique adaptation of Tempranillo. Thanks to its extreme climate, low yields, and distinctive terroir, Toro wines achieve an exceptional balance of structure, acidity, and aromatic power. These qualities make them ideal for aging and a true delight for discerning wine enthusiasts.
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Tinta de Toro delivers robust wines with intense colors, firm tannins, and a unique aging potential.
The DO Toro is a wine region with an ancestral tradition, renowned for its quality since the Middle Ages.
Its low yields and extreme climatic conditions produce wines of exceptional concentration and expression.
The Terroir
The terroir of the DO Toro combines sandy, stony soils with a high proportion of gravel, ideal for good drainage, ensuring low-yielding but high-quality vines. Additionally, these soils preserve very old vines, many of which are pre-phylloxera. The extreme temperature contrast between day and night promotes a slow maturation process and perfect concentration of aromas and flavors in the grape. This unique environment gives the wines an unmistakable personality, with great intensity and aging potential.
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620-750 m.
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An average of 13°C
A continental climate with harsh winters and very hot summers, tempered by the altitude, allows for slow and even ripening.
3K-4K kg/ha
With an average of 3,000-4,000 kg/ha, the low yield of the vineyards ensures grapes of exceptional concentration.
Recommending the wines of DO Toro is a bet on high quality, authenticity, and character. The uniqueness of its terroir, combined with the rusticity and potential of Tinta de Toro, results in structured, rich wines ideal for long aging. Their ability to balance power and elegance makes them perfect to pair with red meats, hearty stews, or simply to enjoy on their own. Moreover, the region's tradition is reflected in every bottle, making Toro a must-visit for those seeking to discover the purest and most genuine essence of great Spanish wines.
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