Did not know Vega Sicilia made a Toro! This is brooding and dark but unexpectedly lithe and refreshing too. The iron, tar and stone are shot through with fresh berries and mocha. Would be excellent with any smoked, spice rubbed meat
Did not know Vega Sicilia made a Toro! This is brooding and dark but unexpectedly lithe and refreshing too. The iron, tar and stone are shot through with fresh berries and mocha. Would be excellent with any smoked, spice rubbed meat
Jul 2nd, 2024
Deep, dark and contemplative. Fresh and lively nose, but the fruit is quite restrained and serious. Black cherry, prune, vanilla bean and black pepper with dusty, astringent tannins. Long dry finish of hay, dried herbs and some of that bitterness. Drinking it on the cooler side. Feels right to sip this while listening to Sketches of Spain.
Deep, dark and contemplative. Fresh and lively nose, but the fruit is quite restrained and serious. Black cherry, prune, vanilla bean and black pepper with dusty, astringent tannins. Long dry finish of hay, dried herbs and some of that bitterness. Drinking it on the cooler side. Feels right to sip this while listening to Sketches of Spain.
Oct 30th, 2024
Surprisingly smooth and well structured for such a young wine! Vanilla oak, very dark black cherries, and some pepper.
Surprisingly smooth and well structured for such a young wine! Vanilla oak, very dark black cherries, and some pepper.
Dec 30th, 2023
Ok, Fantastic! Excellent balance of tannins and fruit. Great full bodied wine. The best of what Rioja has to offer. Go. Get. It!
Ok, Fantastic! Excellent balance of tannins and fruit. Great full bodied wine. The best of what Rioja has to offer. Go. Get. It!
Aug 18th, 2023
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
