Poured into a decanter 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black and red fruit: mixed brambles, plum, black cherry pie with slightly burnt crust, cocoa, dried herbs and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is plush. The 15% is remarkably well hidden. This is one of those wines for me where I go, “How’d they do that?” But then I shouldn’t be all that surprised, this is Vega Sicilia we’re talking about. Drink now with at least a 30min decant and through 2032-ish?
Poured into a decanter 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black and red fruit: mixed brambles, plum, black cherry pie with slightly burnt crust, cocoa, dried herbs and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is plush. The 15% is remarkably well hidden. This is one of those wines for me where I go, “How’d they do that?” But then I shouldn’t be all that surprised, this is Vega Sicilia we’re talking about. Drink now with at least a 30min decant and through 2032-ish?
Jan 24th, 2025
A baby. Smoked cedar, tobacco, black cherry and cacao.
A baby. Smoked cedar, tobacco, black cherry and cacao.
Mar 17th, 2024
Recommended by the wine guy by our place…said it was the only restaurant that sold it in Sitges, but it was amazing. Held up to the hype. Twice the price of the Conti reserve we had last night but really, really great. So rich, first Toro wine I’ve ever had. Will have more.
Recommended by the wine guy by our place…said it was the only restaurant that sold it in Sitges, but it was amazing. Held up to the hype. Twice the price of the Conti reserve we had last night but really, really great. So rich, first Toro wine I’ve ever had. Will have more.
Aug 20th, 2022
Luscious dark fruits are the draw here. The ample acidic and tannic structure can barely rein in the richness of the fruits.
Need time to settle, but I did enjoy the sheer power of a young Toro.
Luscious dark fruits are the draw here. The ample acidic and tannic structure can barely rein in the richness of the fruits.
Need time to settle, but I did enjoy the sheer power of a young Toro.
Jul 26th, 2022
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
