Description
“from an ungrafted 45-year-old vineyard…planted on sandy soils, which tend to produce the most elegant wines of the region…The extended élevage has polished the palate and the wine has a sleek texture…A noteworthy debut.” —
Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Winery
SAN ROMAN BODEGAS Y VINEDOS
Appellation
Toro D.O.
Grape(s)
90% Tinta de Toro and 10% Other grape varieties, from an own-rooted, 45-year-old, single parcel
Altitude/Soil
700+ meters / sandy, loose textured soil over clay sub-soil
Farming Methods
Practicing Organic, incorporating some Biodynamic principles and practices
Harvest
Hand harvested into small boxes
Production
Grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed prior to fermentation with native microbes, 2 weeks of skin maceration
Aging
Aged in new and used French oak barrels for 36 months
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