Bodega Elias Mora

Bodega Elias Mora in D.O. Toro is in the hands of Viki Benavides and produces spectacular wines. Victoria Benavides took over Bodega Elias Mora in 2000, having previously created Bodega José Pariente in nearby Rueda.

Accompanied by a young, highly feminized team, she has masterfully steered the estate to the highest international level, thanks to an uncommon sensitivity and respect for the autochthonous grape variety and terroir. Bodega Elias Mora's wines are sought after the world over and acclaimed by the international press.

Situated between the Ruero and Hornija rivers, Bodega Elias Mora's vineyards are planted on gravelly soils laid down on brown limestone, with little organic matter. This allows the vines to grow vigorously and forces the roots to seek water deep down. The extreme continental nature of the climate, combined with the lack of rainfall and the altitude of the vineyard (800 m on average), enable Tinta de Toro to achieve the best possible balance.

Viki and Vanessa's extremely respectful work in the free-standing vineyards enables the full potential of the Toro terroir to be expressed. The great wines of Bodega Elias Mora are elegant, opulent, powerful and generous. According to Robert Parker, they are reminiscent of our Bordeaux Premiers Crus Classés.