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Toro
The origins of Toro wines predate the colonization of Spain by the Romans. In the Middle Ages and later, Toro wines filled royal cellars and ships bound for the lands of the New World. In the 19th century, large quantities were exported to France to make up the deficit left by phylloxera. In 1987, the appellation was granted regulated protection with the famous "Denominación de Origen" label.

The terroir of Toro wines is located in the south-east of the province of Zamora, in the west of the Castilla y León region. The wine production area governed by the DO Toro covers 62,000 hectares. The soil is made up of sediment, clay and limestone conglomerates. The climate of the Toro appellation is continental, extremely dry and influenced by the Atlantic.

The typical grape variety in theToro appellation is Tinta de Toro, mainly used to make red wines with Grenache. These wines can be Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, depending on age and oak ageing. Toro's white wines are made mainly from Verdejo and Malvasía grapes. The appellation also produces rosé wines, half Grenache and half Tinta de Toro. The strength and richness of Toro wines can be appreciated by tasting wines from Bodegas Liberalia, Sobreno or Elias Mora.



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Bodegas Riojanas - Toro PeñaMonte 2016

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3.6/5 (16 reviews)

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"The Peñamonte 5 Meses en Barrica 2016 is expressive and open, has good freshness and definition. It shows a well-balanced combination of red fruits, aromatic herbs and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. A bargain." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Luis Gutierrez)

Allegro Con Spirito - Monte Hiniesta 2015

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3.8/5 (16 reviews)

90/100 James Suckling

"The nose is very floral with notes of violets, basil, coriander and a touch of vanilla and resin. The mid-palate is relatively tannic and full-bodied, with lovely refreshing acidity and a pleasant fruitiness on the finish." (James Suckling). An intense, flavorful wine, a great value at a low price.

Bodegas Sobreno - Toro Finca Sobreno 2017

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2.2/5 (4 reviews)

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"Superb ripeness of plums, blackberries and blackcurrants, with a brilliant red color. Sumptuous and seductive on the palate, with very fine tannins. Drink now. (James Suckling) Value for money guaranteed!

Vega Sicilia - Pintia 2012

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4/5 (1 reviews)

93/100 Penin

Intense, bigarreau-red in color with cardinal hints, Pintia 2012 reveals a broad, very precise, expressive and elegant nose, offering fruity intensity protected by subtle, high-quality wood. A well-structured red with a good tannic presence and a very pleasant, fresh and persistent passage on the palate. Floral memories on the finish, a Toro of great breed!

Bodegas Campina - Vinas Centenarias 2014

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3.4/5 (12 reviews)

92/100 James Suckling

"Smoky, herbal and oaky, but moderately rich. Much better balanced than many Toro wines, the long, silky finish is very charming." (James Suckling) Bodegas Campiña's century-old vines are undoubtedly a showcase for high-quality work!

Allegro Con Spirito - Monte Hiniesta 2012

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3.4/5 (9 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

"The Monte Hiniesta 2012 has a nose of black fruit and spice, quite identifiable as a Tempranillo, with the aromas of wood well integrated with the fruit and medium-bodied palate. Some would say it's a lighter style of Toro, which is rather a good thing, with fine but abundant tannins, clean and well-balanced." (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)

Bodegas San Roman - Prima 2013

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3.9/5 (7 reviews)

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"Prima 2013 is a blend of Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) and Grenache. 2013 was a cooler vintage, resulting in slower ripening of the Toro grapes. Bright ruby in color, the nose is fresher, earthier, presenting fresh vegetal aromas with red fruit and mineral notes on aeration, where graphite, peat and a few hints are reminiscent of a classic Bordeaux wine. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and lovely acidity; this is a very elegant, balanced, fresh and easy-drinking wine." (Wine Advocate 2015- Robert Parker)

Bodegas San Roman - San Roman 2012

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4.7/5 (6 reviews)

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"The San Roman 2012 is made from the oldest vines in their Toro vineyard. They have reduced the amount of new wood in this cuvée. The aromas are very mineral on red clay, iron, a mix of plum, black and red cherries and again an earthy touch, elegant and complex, developing hints of almond with time. The palate is fleshy, fresher than 2011, with very fine tannins and very good acidity. This is a superb version of San Roman. It's one of the few Toro wines that really improves with age." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)

Allegro Con Spirito - Monte Hiniesta 2011

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3.1/5 (57 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

"The Monte Hiniesta 2011 is made from six parcels of 65-year-old vines cultivated biodynamically. It offers a magnificent, lively bouquet of wild strawberry, maraschino cherry and plum, all very well defined. The palate is succulent on the attack, with mellow tannins, lively acidity and a compact, fruity finish, and deserves another two years to unfold. The finish is very long, with notes of spice and white pepper. A great bottle. Drink through 2020. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Hacienda Terra d'Uro - Toro Finca La Rana 2011

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3.8/5 (24 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

"The 2011 Finca La Rana seems to present itself in a lighter style, with a bright ruby color and a nose blending red and black fruits and a spicy floral note with hints of Mediterranean herbs, dried meat and licorice, not unlike some elegant wines from the Northern Rhône. The palate is medium-bodied, very approachable, juicy and supple. A great Toro that represents good value. Bravo! Drink now through 2016." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Bodegas San Roman - San Roman 2011

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4.2/5 (6 reviews)

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"Year after year, San Roman establishes itself as one of the appellation's most reliable wines, made from pure Tempranillo grapes grown on stony, sandy soils rich in clay, in different villages of the Toro appellation. The wine was aged for two years in French and American oak barrels, 80% new. It's an earthy wine, with lots of deep aromas of peat, ink, graphite and tar, and very ripe black and blue fruits. The palate is quite full-bodied, with abundant but fine tannins and sufficient acidity and persistence. A Toro of character. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Bodegas San Roman - Prima 2012

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4/5 (1 reviews)

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"Prima 2012 is made from Tempranillo and Grenache, aged 16 months in a mix of French and American barrels of different ages. It's very ripe, on exuberant aromas of Morello cherry, Damask plum and violet, with deep notes of graphite and peat. The palate is medium-bodied, with abundant tannins, good acidity, power and concentration, finishing with light warmth. A powerful Toro that's already very approachable." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Finca Sobreno - Reserva Seleccion Especial 2009

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4/5 (27 reviews)

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"The Finca Sobreño Reserva - Seleccion Especiale 2009 is a blend of the estate's best vines (over 50 years old) and is aged half 14 months in new American oak barrels, the rest in aged oak barrels. Its floral bouquet of black fruits, heather and dried violets is well-defined and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied, with a succulent attack of black cherry, balsamic, with a hint of orange zest and clove. Good structure and concentration, with a fresh finish. Very fine and elegant for a Toro red. Drink now through 2019 and beyond." (Wine Advocate Apr. 2013 - Robert Parker)

Finca Sobreno - Crianza 2010

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3.8/5 (12 reviews)

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An intense Toro Crianza on the nose, developing a lovely combination of black fruits with a touch of wood, as well as pleasant balsamic and spicy accents. Complex, with very fine, silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. A charming Spanish red!

Bodegas San Roman - San Roman 2009

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4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Score : Robert Parker 96/100
"The 2009 San Roman comes from 45-year-old vines, and offers a very seductive bouquet with succulent red fruit notes - raspberries, wild strawberries infused with crushed violets - that open up with aeration; The palate is full and very well balanced, with ripe tannins, nuances of blueberries and black cherries, followed by a hint of blackberries on the silky, velvety finish. Modern in style, but extremely well crafted, this is a delicious red Toro." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)