Bottler: Quinta de la Quietud, Camino de Barcdales, Apartado de Correos nº34, 49800 Toro-Zamora / Spain
In the glass
Colour
Dense cherry red with delicate violet hues and a warm, deep core.
Nose
Multi-layered notes of sweet cherry, blackberry and wild raspberry, underpinned by toasted aromas of coffee, dark chocolate, as well as thyme, eucalyptus and savoury undergrowth.
Palate
Balanced and forceful with melting, soft tannins, seamlessly integrated acidity, remarkable freshness and a long, lingering finish with umami undertones.
Character
Confident, composed and concentrated – a monumental Tempranillo that remains astonishingly approachable despite its power and 15.0% abv.
Pairing
Venison casserole, braised ox cheeks with herb jus or mature Manchego cheese.
Notes
Crafted from ungrafted, centenarian bush vines from the oldest parcels (planted from 1900 onwards) on sandy soils. Spontaneously fermented without added sulphur.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Very dense cherry red with delicate violet reflections and a rich, warm core.
Nose
A breathtaking play of aromas of astonishing clarity. Dark fruit notes of sweet cherry, elderberry, blackberry and Morello cherry meet earthy-vegetal nuances such as beetroot and tomato. Roasted notes of first-crack coffee, dark chocolate and liquorice fuse with cool oak notes of vanilla and coconut. Ethereal accents of eucalyptus, rosemary, pine needles and black pepper impart freshness.
Palate
Surprisingly delicate and completely serene. The densely woven tannins melt on the palate, delicately coating the mouth with silkiness. Despite impressive power and 15.0% ABV, this Tinta de Toro comes across as immensely drinkable. The juicy fruit is seamlessly interwoven with fine acidity and woody spice.
Finish
Enormously long and confident. The expressive aftertaste reveals fine umami notes and an enduring, floating freshness that lingers for minutes.
Terroir & Origin
The Toro wine-growing region lies at an altitude of 700 metres south of the Duero river. Extreme continental climatic influences meet sandy soils (55-85% sand content). Thanks to this special feature, the region was spared from phylloxera: the vines are un-grafted, growing on their own roots.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Cultivated from old bush vines (goblet) of the Tinta de Toro variety planted in 1900 and 1960. Jean-François Hébrard uses horses in the vineyard. Harvested from organic farming. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel, followed by a long maturation in French oak barrels.
Food Pairings
Excellent with braised ox cheek, juicy rack of lamb with rosemary, hearty wild boar goulash or aged Manchego cheese.
Special Features
An aristocratic, monumental wine from ancient, own-rooted vines. Despite concentrated power, this elixir preserves aristocratic elegance and inner tranquillity thanks to the cool microclimate.
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