From the sandy soils of Maurodos vineyards in the northern quadrant of the Toro is the source of fruit for the Prim'a. This is what you would consider their second wine as it is priced at about half the price of the San Roman.
The Garcia family are very important in the Spanish wine scene as father Mariano made what many consider the best vintages of Vega Sicilia from '68-'98, retired and opened Mauro in RdD and here in Toro Maurodos (Mauro2 lol). The sons Eduardo and Alberto do most of the heavy lifting these days at Maurodos.
A plush nose and velvety palate, vanilla and bing cherry dominate up front, but this needs an hour to blow some of that off and settle in to more complex shades of currants, licorice and cinnamon. Fantastic #tempranillo value at $16-20. #toro
From the sandy soils of Maurodos vineyards in the northern quadrant of the Toro is the source of fruit for the Prim'a. This is what you would consider their second wine as it is priced at about half the price of the San Roman.
The Garcia family are very important in the Spanish wine scene as father Mariano made what many consider the best vintages of Vega Sicilia from '68-'98, retired and opened Mauro in RdD and here in Toro Maurodos (Mauro2 lol). The sons Eduardo and Alberto do most of the heavy lifting these days at Maurodos.
A plush nose and velvety palate, vanilla and bing cherry dominate up front, but this needs an hour to blow some of that off and settle in to more complex shades of currants, licorice and cinnamon. Fantastic #tempranillo value at $16-20. #toro
5 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2015
Powerful berries, maraschino cherry with subtle, dusty tannins. Big crowd pleaser.
Powerful berries, maraschino cherry with subtle, dusty tannins. Big crowd pleaser.
2 people found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2015
Much much better than the previous tasting which confirmed the suspicion that earlier bottle was flawed. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with palate of savoury fruits and leather. Heavy-bodied with soft tannins
Much much better than the previous tasting which confirmed the suspicion that earlier bottle was flawed. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with palate of savoury fruits and leather. Heavy-bodied with soft tannins
May 13th, 2016Honestly rather disappointed here albeit the low price point. Nose was promising with dark cherries, earth and leather. On the palate though the fleshy dark fruit flavours and spice was fleeting with iron and acid left behind. Disjointed structure and short finish.
Honestly rather disappointed here albeit the low price point. Nose was promising with dark cherries, earth and leather. On the palate though the fleshy dark fruit flavours and spice was fleeting with iron and acid left behind. Disjointed structure and short finish.
Apr 8th, 2016
Always a crowd pleaser. Affordable and delicious. Dark fruits, hint smoke, bold & rich while not overly heavy.
Always a crowd pleaser. Affordable and delicious. Dark fruits, hint smoke, bold & rich while not overly heavy.
Nov 28th, 2015
Tinta de Toro grape, more structured than a typical Tempranillo. Solid choice for a special dinner, and a good value.
Tinta de Toro grape, more structured than a typical Tempranillo. Solid choice for a special dinner, and a good value.
Oct 7th, 2015
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
