Tinta de Toro 2021 0,75L

Of an intense purplish colour, both highly floral and fruity: aromas of violet, lily, lavender, blackberry, blackcurrant and picota cherry, all upon a lightly spiced bed. On the palate, its very mature tannins come through, as well as all the strength that so characterises this variety. Even so, this is a smooth, pleasing wine. Good potential for ageing.

The 2021 vintage was initially marked by a lack of water in the ground, which stunted the growth of the vines and led to smaller bunches and grapes. However, the experts managed to rectify with precision, plot by plot and row by row, during the green pruning process. The vineyard efficiently took advantage of the rare June rainfall. Furthermore,the average temperatures recorded in the summer were lower than previous years, and there were no extreme heatwaves. So, given these circumstances, the cycle was completed slowly, without any undue stress upon the vineyard, and no blockages. The first fortnight of September was hot, which was good for the grape ripening. The white grapes were harvested from 13th September onwards, and the red grapes from 29th September. The whole harvest process came to a close on 20th October. The wines of this vintage are characterised by their good balance and aromatic complexity.