{"title":"Wine from Toro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine region of Toro is in Zamora, which is a province of Spain. Just northwest of Castile and Leon, Zamora is located in the southeastern corner of Toro and includes the area’s known as Tierra del Vino, Valle del Guareña and Tierra de Toro. Toro also borders Tierra del Pan and Tierra de Campos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine production in Toro dates back to the end of the 1st century BC when ancient Greeks taught wine making to the Celtic Tribes. During the Middle Ages, Toro wines were the first to be traded in the Duero River region. King Alfonso IX granted lands to several religious orders with the understanding that they would plant vines, and many of the 40 churches that exist in Toro today were built thanks to the the wine trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToro experiences an extreme continental climate with long, hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures can vary greatly and range between 12° in the winter to 98.6° in the summer. Rainfall is late with Toro receiving about 2,600 hours of sunlight every year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe soil in Toro is formed by sediments of clay, sand, and lime-bearing puddingstone that produce dark lime-bearing topsoil, with coarse and fine sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-ildefonso-toro-2016","title":"Finca Sobreno Ildefonso Toro 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno Ildefonso Toro is made from 100% Tinta de Toro Very Old Vines (Minimum 80 years of age) Aged in 100% new French Oak Barrels for 18 months 12 months in the bottle The wine is produced in very limited quantity from the estate's oldest vineyards (80 years old vines) and is fermented in 2,000-liter open-top fermentation vats. Our winemaker punches down the cap by hand three times a day using the traditional pigeage method to ensure optimal extraction.The name of the wine is the surname of the San Ildefonso family, father Roberto and daughter Paloma, and represents the apex of their winemaking tradition.Tasting notesDeep cherry .Very expressive, elegant and complex with ripe fruit, mineral notes, sweet spices, chocolate aromas and intense toasts.Powerful, tasty, round and very smooth. We find again black berries, mineral notes, chocolates with roasted aromas. Very long after taste.Soil types:The soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and limestone, which produce a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.This year we had low rain falls getting very healthy bunches. Besides, cool nights and not very hot days at the end of the cycle were excellent for a complete ripening of the grapes, full of nuances.Winemaking and agingThe fruit is manually selected and picked in small cases. After destemming the grapes are stored in 2.000 liter open fermenter tanks and cold maceration at 8 C during 8 days. Three times a day the cap of the skins is submerged manually (pigeage) and after the alcoholic fermentation is finished at a controlled temperature, the wine is macerated until the wine maker determines the extraction polyphenols. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in new French oak barrels. The wine was aged in new French oak barrels for 16 months, followed by another 12 months minimum in the bottle.Ideal for red meats, lamb, roasted meat and cheeses Review: Black fruit and power from lots of new flashy oak. Coconut, coffee and mocha flavours ripe and soft palate with an earthy texture. Long finish.Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949126905903,"sku":"448965","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/sobrenoIldefonso_20_b1d6c39a-2de1-4460-9f6a-8e3f16f2c6ee.jpg?v=1771489608"},{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-crianza-toro-2019","title":"Finca Sobreno Crianza Toro 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSALEFinca Sobreno Crianza Toro is made from 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)8 months in American oak barrels 6 months in bottle Deep-red cherry with purple tones at the edges. Nose: Intense aromas, good combination of black berries with toasted nuances from the oak. Balsamic and spicy underscore.Taste: Potent bouquet, meaty with very fine and ripe tannins. Long and persistent aftertaste.Soil typesThe soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and lime-stone, which produces a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.The vines are minimu 30 years old and planted at a very low density (900 plantshectare), with reduced production levels in the range of 4,000 kiloshectare.Winemaking and agingFollowing selection, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and the must underwent cold maceration at 10 C for four days prior to fermentation, which took place at a constant 28 C. The total maceration period lasted approximately 20 days.Finca Sobreo Crianza was aged for at least eight months in American oak barrels of less than four years. Another six months in the bottle rounded out its ageing process. Pairs well with any type of meat, bird, roasts, cheeses, seafood in sauces or pasta. Review: Biscuit-like aromas with grilled nuts and chocolate oak-influence, across ripe dark berries. The palate has a very succulent, sweet-fruit core with plenty of ripe mulberries and plums. Supple tannins. Drink or hold. (July 24th 2019), 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949132116015,"sku":"449063","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/finca_sobreno_crianza_toro_label_297fefc5-1d8c-407c-ab41-d63d6a964da9.jpg?v=1771489720"},{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-organic-toro-2021","title":"Finca Sobreno Organic Toro 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno Crianza Toro is made from 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)8 months in American oak barrels 6 months in bottle Deep-red cherry with purple tones at the edges. Nose: Intense aromas, good combination of black berries with toasted nuances from the oak. Balsamic and spicy underscore.Taste: Potent bouquet, meaty with very fine and ripe tannins. Long and persistent aftertaste.Soil typesThe soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and lime-stone, which produces a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.The vines are minimu 30 years old and planted at a very low density (900 plantshectare), with reduced production levels in the range of 4,000 kiloshectare.Winemaking and agingFollowing selection, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and the must underwent cold maceration at 10 C for four days prior to fermentation, which took place at a constant 28 C. The total maceration period lasted approximately 20 days.Finca Sobreo Crianza was aged for at least eight months in American oak barrels of less than four years. Another six months in the bottle rounded out its ageing process. Pairs well with any type of meat, bird, roasts, cheeses, seafood in sauces or pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949171437615,"sku":"449953","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/finca_sobreno_organic_toro_nv_hq_label_467d3f4c-3b38-41d6-b13f-161183df9b96.jpg?v=1771490674"},{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-ildefonso-toro-2017","title":"Finca Sobreno Ildefonso Toro 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno Ildefonso Toro is made from 100% Tinta de Toro Very Old Vines (Minimum 80 years of age) Aged in 100% new French Oak Barrels for 18 months 12 months in the bottle The wine is produced in very limited quantity from the estate's oldest vineyards (80 years old vines) and is fermented in 2,000-liter open-top fermentation vats. Our winemaker punches down the cap by hand three times a day using the traditional pigeage method to ensure optimal extraction.The name of the wine is the surname of the San Ildefonso family, father Roberto and daughter Paloma, and represents the apex of their winemaking tradition.Tasting notesDeep cherry .Very expressive, elegant and complex with ripe fruit, mineral notes, sweet spices, chocolate aromas and intense toasts.Powerful, tasty, round and very smooth. We find again black berries, mineral notes, chocolates with roasted aromas. Very long after taste.Soil types:The soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and limestone, which produce a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.This year we had low rain falls getting very healthy bunches. Besides, cool nights and not very hot days at the end of the cycle were excellent for a complete ripening of the grapes, full of nuances.Winemaking and agingThe fruit is manually selected and picked in small cases. After destemming the grapes are stored in 2.000 liter open fermenter tanks and cold maceration at 8 C during 8 days. Three times a day the cap of the skins is submerged manually (pigeage) and after the alcoholic fermentation is finished at a controlled temperature, the wine is macerated until the wine maker determines the extraction polyphenols. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in new French oak barrels. The wine was aged in new French oak barrels for 16 months, followed by another 12 months minimum in the bottle.Ideal for red meats, lamb, roasted meat and cheeses Review: The deep purple-hued 2017 Ildefonso Toro offers up classic aromatics of spicy red and black fruits, vanilla bean, graphite, cheese rind, and scorched earth, which carry to a medium to full-bodied red that has nicely integrated tannins, a round, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. Aged 18 months in 70% French and 30% American oak, it should evolve gracefully over the coming decade. -Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949180350511,"sku":"450226","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/sobrenoIldefonso_20_fbcf3bd5-350b-4ca3-a68f-8a17b7ad2bec.jpg?v=1771490857"},{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-tempranillo-reserva-toro-2020","title":"Finca Sobreno Tempranillo Reserva Toro 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno Seleccion Especial Toro is now called Finca Sobreno Tempranillo Reserva Toro.Finca Sobreno Tempranillo Reserva Toro 100% Tinta de Toro from selected old-vines plots and aged during 14 months in American oak. Production: 8,500 casesyear. Deep dark cherry red with dark purple tones. Powerful yet elegant nose, refined and stylish with ripe berry fruit, spicy complexity with scents of clove, sandalwood, vanilla, chocolate. Muscular, elegant yet silky smooth taste shows fruit preservesjam blackberry and chocolate truffle. Concentrated and rich but not sweet with superb length. A good match for venison or wild boar with a fruit-based sauce.Soil typesThe wine is 100% Tinta de Toro from selected old-vines plots (over 40 years old)The soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and lime-stone, which produce a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.Harvest: In Toro summer temperatures were lower than usual and only rose over 40 C on a few days, which compensated for the dry conditions. Fresher nights from mid August also helped vines to reach optimum ripeness in the six weeks leading up to harvest which was carried out between September 19 and October 10- and tamed alcohol levels. Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro) grapes ripened well bunches were small and clusters were loose and healthy. Yields were low but the wines show intense , good fruit profile and ripe tannins, which will be help to achieve roundness and good mouth feel in the finished wines. The fresher summer also resulted in slightly lower alcohol levels and a slightly higher acidity and this bodes well for quality in wines destined for ageing.Winemaking and aging: Following a careful selection, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and the must underwent cold maceration at 7 C for five days prior to fermentation, which took place at a constant 28 C. The total maceration period lasted approximately 20 days. This wine was aged in new and one year old American and French oak barrels for 14 months, followed by another 24 months minimum in the bottle.Winemaker: Oscar MartinTechnical specification: TA: 4.88 grams liter pH: 3.62SO2 free: 76 mglRS: 2.23 grams literA good match for venison or wild boar with a fruit-based sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949225439279,"sku":"450990","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/finca_sobreno_seleccion_especial_hq_label_9e722d52-03e6-49be-896d-195f4cad6389.jpg?v=1771491681"},{"product_id":"finca-sobreno-crianza-toro-2021","title":"Finca Sobreno Crianza Toro 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno Crianza Toro is made from 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 months in American oak barrels + 6 months in bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep-red cherry color with purple tones at the edges.\u003cbr\u003eNose: Intense aromas, good combination of black berries with toasted nuances from the oak. Balsamic and spicy underscore.\u003cbr\u003eTaste: Potent bouquet, meaty with very fine and ripe tannins. Long and persistent aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil types\u003cbr\u003eThe soil is formed by sediments of sand, clay and lime-stone, which produces a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.\u003cbr\u003eThe vines are minimu 30 years old and planted at a very low density (900 plants\/hectare), with reduced production levels in the range of 4,000 kilos\/hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003cbr\u003eFollowing selection, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and the must underwent cold maceration at 10º C for four days prior to fermentation, which took place at a constant 28º C. The total maceration period lasted approximately 20 days.\u003cbr\u003eFinca Sobreño Crianza was aged for at least eight months in American oak barrels of less than four years. Another six months in the bottle rounded out its ageing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with any type of meat, bird, roasts, cheeses, seafood in sauces or pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452825952303,"sku":"452218","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/finca_sobreno_organic_toro_nv_hq_label_72f9ecd7-b0dc-4ddd-bc66-aac1d3d66324.jpg?v=1781067739"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/regions-toro.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}