COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tinta de Toro
PRODUCER
Teso La Monja
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Victorino 2018 is a red wine from the D.O. Toro, Spain, made from 100% Tinta de Toro grapes. The wine is produced by Teso La Monja, a project founded by the Eguren family, who have been instrumental in revitalizing the Toro region. The grapes are sourced from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines aged between 45 and over 100 years, grown at altitudes of 750-900 meters in vineyards with a distinctive soil composition. The family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes environmental integration and biodynamic viticulture, aiming to produce wines that reflect the purity of the terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines.
Fact 02
Vineyard age ranges from 45 to over 100 years.
Fact 03
Very low yields: ~500 kg/hectare.
Fact 04
Farmed using biodynamic principles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Victorino 2018 begins with 100% destemmed grapes that are traditionally foot-pressed. Fermentation takes place in open oak vats at controlled temperatures of 28°C for 8-19 days, with light pump-overs. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation occurs in new French oak. The wine then undergoes an aging period of 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Approximately 40,000 bottles were produced for this vintage.
