COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tinta de Toro
PRODUCER
Bodegas Fariña
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fariña Lágrima is a red wine from the D.O. Toro region of Spain, produced by Bodegas Fariña. It is made exclusively from 100% Tinta de Toro grapes, the local varietal for Tempranillo. The wine's name, 'Lágrima,' meaning 'tear,' highlights its unique production method: using only the free-run juice that flows from the grapes under their own weight, without any pressing. This gentle process contributes to its balanced profile. Bodegas Fariña, founded in 1942, is a family-run winery with a strong connection to the Toro region, having played a key role in establishing its Denominación de Origen. The vineyards are located on a high plateau, benefiting from an extreme continental climate that fosters grape quality.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lágrima means 'tear' in Spanish, referring to the free-run juice.
Fact 02
Tinta de Toro is the local name for the Tempranillo grape.
Fact 03
Toro's sandy soils helped vines survive phylloxera, allowing many to remain ungrafted.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated at high altitudes, between 600-760 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fariña Lágrima is produced using 100% Tinta de Toro grapes. The winemaking begins with a 24-hour cold soak at 10°C, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25°C for 7-10 days. A distinctive aspect is the use of only free-run juice, known as 'lágrima,' obtained by gravity without pressing, which yields softer tannins and a fruit-forward profile. The wine is then aged for 6 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Bodegas Fariña employs modern, sustainable viticultural practices, including the double Guyot training system, and some vineyards are certified organic.
