COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tinta de Toro
PRODUCER
Bodega Teso La Monja
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Romanico 2020 is a red wine from the Toro Denominación de Origen (DO) in Spain, produced by Bodega Teso La Monja, part of the Eguren family's winemaking group. The Eguren family has a long-standing tradition in viticulture, dating back to the late 19th century, and established Teso La Monja to express the distinctiveness of the Toro region. Romanico is positioned as an introduction to the Tinta de Toro grape, aiming for a subtle and fresh representation of its character. The vineyards are situated in Valdefinjas and Toro, with vines of varying ages, including some pre-phylloxera plantings. The 2020 vintage is noted for its freshness, reminiscent of cooler years.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tinta de Toro is a local clone of Tempranillo.
Fact 02
Vineyards range from 10 to over 130 years old.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in used French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Romanico 2020 is produced using a traditional method with 100% destemming. Fermentation takes place in tanks and French oak barrels, employing indigenous yeasts sourced from the producer's vineyards. Malolactic fermentation occurs in both French oak barrels and tanks. The wine is aged for 6 months, with part of it maturing in used French oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel tanks. The harvest is entirely manual, involving meticulous fruit selection at both the vineyard and winery stages. The producer follows integrated agricultural practices, focusing on environmental respect, organic fertilization, and minimal intervention, avoiding herbicides and systemic products.
