Toro The wine production area of Toro is located in the sourtheatern portionof the province of Zamora in western Castilla-Leon. Commitment to quality implies fulfillment of strict standards which are set forth by the Regulations which govern the Toro Designation of Origin. The red wines are made mainly with the Tinta de Toro variety, always in search of the required degree of maturity to obtain wines in which the balance of their components is reflected in the notable quality of the wines. Given the area's exceptional climactic conditions, the Tinta de Toro variety ripens early. This enables the wineries to also make wines using the carbonic maceration system (barreling of entire racemes)

Toro Grape Varieries
Tinto de Toro: The local variety of tempranillo. Tempranillo ripens well early and has only low to medium levels of alcohol, an advantage under the hot Spanish sun. Look for flavors and aromas of dried cherries, spices, black currants and a wide range of earthy components such as tobacco and black olives
Granacha: A strong grape variety for red wine, that well supports extreme heat. The wines of the Garnacha are characterized by a very fruity, almost sweet taste. You will detect blackberry and some pepper. In the vast wine surface of Spain, the garnacha is the most planted red wine variety
Verdejo: Very high quality and one of the best white varieties in Spain. The variety can oxidize relatively easy. The wines are well balanced and structured. Typically Verdejo wines are crisp with soft, creamy, nutty overtones, and sometimes accompanied by notes of honey. Arguably Spain's finest white grape variety
Malvasía: This grape comes originally from Asia Minor but it was introduced into Europe early on. It gives an interesting must, with a certain oiliness and a distinctive aroma.


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