Quinta Quietud Reserva 2019

Wine Description for Quinta Quietud Reserva 2019 by Quinta de la Quietud

Colour & Appearance

Dense, impenetrable cherry red with violet reflections – a visual statement of the concentration and power that characterises Toro wines.

Nose

Impressively multi-layered: ripe black cherry and plum meet dark chocolate, roasted coffee and sweet spices. Beneath this, earthy notes reminiscent of damp forest floor. The balance between primary fruit, secondary fermentation aromas and tertiary ageing notes is exemplary – precisely what one expects from a true Reserva.

Palate

Full-bodied and structured, yet never heavy-handed. The tannins are refined and silky, the 15% alcohol seamlessly integrated – a remarkable achievement. Ripe dark fruit merges with spicy-sweet oak notes and a fine-grained acidity that lends the wine tension and freshness. Here one sees the class of old vines and patient winemaking.

Finish

Long, harmonious and persistent. The spicy oak notes linger, accompanied by dark fruit and a hint of tobacco and leather.

Terroir & Origin

The DO Toro is renowned for its dry continental climate and extreme sun intensity. The conditions produce small-berried grapes with thick skins – the foundation for wines of enormous concentration. The 46 to 65-year-old vines root deep, without irrigation, and naturally deliver low yields of extraordinary quality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tinta de Toro, the local Tempranillo clone, organically farmed. Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, followed by two years‘ ageing in new and used barriques. This combination of traditional craftsmanship and minimalist intervention allows the terroir to express itself.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for robust dishes: braised lamb shoulder, beef stew, grilled Ibérico pork or aged Manchego. Also an excellent choice with game and hearty stews.

Special Characteristics

A Reserva par excellence, demonstrating that Toro offers far more than power – namely elegance, complexity and ageing potential. A wine that brings pleasure now, but also has years ahead of it.