Quinta Quietud Reserva 2017 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Quinta Quietud Reserva 2017 1500ml Magnum by Quinta de la Quietud

Character

Quinta de la Quietud interprets the Tinta de Toro – the local expression of Tempranillo – with remarkable concentration and power. This Reserva from the 2017 vintage presents itself in the magnum bottle, which allows the wine a slower, more harmonious maturation. With 15% alcohol, it displays the typical force of the region, whilst retaining the elegance that ambitious producers in Toro pursue today.

Terroir & Origin

Toro, located in western Castile along the Douro, is one of Spain’s most extreme wine regions. The high plateau at around 700 metres elevation experiences scorching summers and bitterly cold winters – continental climate in its purest form. The barren, stony soils force the ancient vines to develop deep roots. These stress conditions produce grapes of extraordinary concentration. Quinta de la Quietud manages old parcels whose vines have shaped this inhospitable landscape for generations.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Tinta de Toro develops thicker skins and smaller berries here than elsewhere – a natural adaptation to heat and aridity. As a Reserva, this wine has matured for at least three years, with a significant portion in oak casks. The magnum bottle, with its more favourable ratio of wine to oxygen, preserves fruit intensity better and promises greater ageing potential. Modern cellar technique meets the raw power of an archaic terroir.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this stature demands bold flavours: roasted lamb shoulder, grilled beef fillet or game are ideal companions. Castilian cuisine is a natural match – Cochinillo (suckling pig) or Lechazo (milk-fed lamb) from the wood oven. The wine also shows its strength alongside aged Manchego or intense hard cheeses. The magnum bottle makes it the perfect choice for festive occasions with multiple guests.