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Finca Sobreno Crianza Toro 2008

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Winery: Sobreno

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Finca Sobreno Crianza Toro 2008 is made from 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) grapes grown on some 50 hectares of vineyards (average age of 30 years) purchased specifically for the Sobreño project. The vines are planted at a very low density (900 plants/hectare), with reduced production levels in the range of 4,000 kilos/hectare. Grapes are hand picked, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for a total of 7 months in American oak barrels.
Intense dark red color. Blackberry, black cherry fruit on the nose, ripe and full flavored.

"Finca Sobreno’s Crianza has been a perennial Best Buy in these pages and the 2008 is no exception. Made from 100% Tinta de Toro and aged for 7 months in American oak, this purple/black colored wine offers up a slightly restrained nose of cedar, violets, licorice, and blackberry. Ripe and layered on the palate, this powerful effort will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2020."
- Wine Advocate (June 2011), 89+ pts BEST BUY

"Aromas of chocolate strawberries and vanilla cupcakes with a silky fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a juicy, cedar, cracked pepper and spice accented finish. A vibrant, flavorful wine that is sure to please."
- Beverage Testing Institute, 89 pts

WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Silver Medal

"Bright ruby. Pungent aromas of red fruits, rose and fresh herbs. Slightly tart-edged, but the bright floral and red berry flavors show good intensity and focus. Turns softer and suppler with air and finishes with good clarity and lingering spiciness."
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sept/Oct 2011), 88 pts

Country: Spain
Region: Toro
Winery: Sobreno
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2008
Bottle Size: 750ml
Organic: NO

The Finca Sobreno Estate

In the early 90's, a group of Rioja winemakers became interested in Toro, convinced that top class wines could be made from the local Tempranillo clone known as Tinta de Toro. The combination of Rioja know-how, modern technology, strict attention to detail and fine old-vines plantings has led Bodegas Sobreño to almost instant success in Spain and on the international scene. Bodegas Sobreño was founded in 1998. Just 7 years later, Bodegas Sobreño has become one of the best-known wineries in the region. The winery owns 1,400 barriques (primarily American oak) and boasts a production capacity of 500,000 bottles/year.

The principal winemaking consultant is Manuel Ruiz Hernández, one of Rioja's most respected enologists.

"One of best new estates in Toro; reds show intense fruit."

- Anthony Dias Blue's pocket guide to wine 2006

The Finca Sobreno Vineyards

Finca Sobreño currently owns 80 hectares (197 acres) of vineyard, of which about half are vines over 30 years old and divided in many small parcels. In addition, the winery controls 155 hectares of independently owned old-vines plots. The vineyards are 100% Tinta de Toro, pruned "en vaso" (bush vines), as well as double cordon Royat in the newer plantings. Soil types are alluvial with a thick clay subsoil, and a mix of sand and gravel. Yields are quite low, averaging about 4,000 kg/hectare.

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