Tasted in Andorra on 26th December 2014. Toro DO, Tinta de Toro, made from a selection of old vines cultivated according to principles close to biodynamics. Matsu finds it's roots from Japanese meaning "hope" which corresponds to the producer's philosophy. A full-bodied wine, dark fruited with muscle and power. Concentrated and elegant. Technically well made, it lacks breed and depth to qualify for one very special but nevertheless, a very enjoyable wine. Looking for tasting the upper cuvees made from much older vines...
Tasted in Andorra on 26th December 2014. Toro DO, Tinta de Toro, made from a selection of old vines cultivated according to principles close to biodynamics. Matsu finds it's roots from Japanese meaning "hope" which corresponds to the producer's philosophy. A full-bodied wine, dark fruited with muscle and power. Concentrated and elegant. Technically well made, it lacks breed and depth to qualify for one very special but nevertheless, a very enjoyable wine. Looking for tasting the upper cuvees made from much older vines...
3 people found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014
Extremely dark in color, this wine looks like motor oil and allows about as much light to come through it. The fruit is dark and pure on the nose, but as savory as the D.O. Toro is dry. Concrete tank aging leaves no oak impression, but the complexity does not suffer. Savory notes grace the palate as well, with blackberry and prune coming forward on a dry-as-a-bone wave. The tannins are firm and young still, and I would love to match this wine with roasted potatoes, or a juicy steak.
Extremely dark in color, this wine looks like motor oil and allows about as much light to come through it. The fruit is dark and pure on the nose, but as savory as the D.O. Toro is dry. Concrete tank aging leaves no oak impression, but the complexity does not suffer. Savory notes grace the palate as well, with blackberry and prune coming forward on a dry-as-a-bone wave. The tannins are firm and young still, and I would love to match this wine with roasted potatoes, or a juicy steak.
2 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2018
Vintage 2014 / right label / purple, ripe cherries, commercial quaffable wine
Vintage 2014 / right label / purple, ripe cherries, commercial quaffable wine
Jun 1st, 2016
Vino muy rico y goloso en boca, poco tánico y predominio de fruta, en nariz un poco pobre y alcohólico.
Vino muy rico y goloso en boca, poco tánico y predominio de fruta, en nariz un poco pobre y alcohólico.
Mar 18th, 2014
2011 El Picaro - fresh and unctuous. Black and blue berries, charred oak. Easy drinking and quaffable
2011 El Picaro - fresh and unctuous. Black and blue berries, charred oak. Easy drinking and quaffable
Dec 23rd, 2013
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
