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Almirez

A great Toro wine that is spicy, structured and with a silky tannin
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75 cl.
2023
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2023
75 cl.
2022
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2022
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Details
Alcohol 14.50%
Production area Castilla y León
Designation of Origin D.O. Toro
Winery Teso la Monja
Contains sulphites
Varieties 100% Tinta de Toro
Service 16.0
Volume 75 cl.
Tasting notes Almirez 2023

Red wine Crianza Respectful agriculture. 14 months in French oak barrels.

Almirez 2023 is a barrel-aged red wine that captivates from the first sip. On the nose, it stands out with its enveloping aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by balsamic touches, spices, and roasted notes. On the palate, it is juicy and liqueur-like, with a creamy texture. Its tannins are powerful yet sweet, offering a concentrated profile that leaves a lasting impression.                      

Style Almirez
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White meats, Red meat, Game

About Almirez

Almirez is a red wine from Toro produced by Bodega Teso La Monja, en Valdefinjas, Zamora. This winery was founded by the Eguren family, who also own the emblematic winery Sierra Cantabria in La Rioja.

They have 92 hectares, some of the vineyards are pre-phylloxera and have been subjected to a harsh continental climate for more than 130 years, with hot summers and very cold winters, shown in the opulent character of their wines. The land is cultivated in a manner that respects the environment and the atmosphere, with as few interventions as possible when working the earth. They avoid using herbicides or systemic products.

The grape comes from different vines with an average age of 15-65 years. It is harvested manually and the first selection is carried out in the vineyard, then a final selection is completed later on a table in the winery.

Fermentation takes place over 8 days at a controlled temperature and it is left to macerate with its skins for 8 more days. 30% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel tanks. The ageing of Almirez extends over 14 months.

Almirez is a structured red wine, fruity with a dry tannin that will please lovers of concentrated wines.

2023

Almirez 2023 is a barrel-aged red wine that captivates from the first sip. On the nose, it stands out with its enveloping aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by balsamic touches, spices, and roasted notes. On the palate, it is juicy and liqueur-like, with a creamy texture. Its tannins are powerful yet sweet, offering a concentrated profile that leaves a lasting impression.                      
2022
Almirez 2022 is a red wine that is the gateway to the great wines of Toro. Concentrated, savoury and quite accessible, it offers us all the character of Toro through a wine with great fruity intensity and velvety tannins. An expressive, powerful and elegant red wine, with a long, persistent and delicately liqueur-like finish.
 
2019 Almirez 2019 is a red wine that, on the nose, presents a bouquet reminiscent of ripe black fruits, complemented by balsamic undertones and hints of exquisite wood. On the palate, it glides with full body and warmth. A concentrated and palatable wine, with sweet tannins and subtly fortified nuances.
2018

Almirez 2018 is a supple red wine brimming with aromas of dark fruit, herbaceous undertones, and toasted accents. On the palate, it is robust, flavorful, and richly spiced. This wine boasts mature tannins, a profoundly fruity essence, and a graciously extended finish.
2017 The climate year in Toro was the same as its close neighbors in Ribera de Duero: hot and dry. With one big exception: they didn’t suffer the tragic frost of April 28. The spring began with high temperatures resulting in early budding, and later a sudden drop in temperatures caused the slowdown of the growth cycle again. The late spring and early summer suffered high temperatures that advanced the cycle. In late July and August, temperatures eased up and some precipitation ensured the water reserves until the end of the harvest, improving acidity and giving fruitiness to the wine.
2016 In this excellent vintage Almirez 2016 stands out for the finesse and fluidity within the region. It has a character that is typical of Eguren wines, where the small notes of its aging give way to the spicy and fruity flavour of the Tinta de Toro variety. A great year for the baby of the family.
2015 Almirez 2015 stands out inside the region for its fluidity. It has a character that is typical of the Eguren, where the small notes of its ageing give way to the spicy and fruity flavour of the Tinta de Toro variety. A great year for the little one in the family.
2011 A red wine with a very bulky and pleasant attack and a tasty and fleshy mid -palate, extremely refined and elegant and with a silky texture. A fruity, full-bodied and bulky wine, with polished tannins. Good, refreshing and integrated acidity. Very balanced. Long and persistent finish with fruity, spicy and balsamic sensations. A round, pleasant and elegant wine from Toro.

Beautiful and very lively cherry red colour with violet reflections. Clean and very bright wine with a high robe. Its tears stain the glass.

Highly fruity. In the nose, the notes of red fruit (blackberries and raspberries) take centre stage and gain in intensity and ripeness as the wine is aerated. Its abundant notes of spices, coffee, chocolate and vanilla are released along with some hot spices and subtle mineral nuances. Elegant background with toasted and smoked notes.
2009 Wine with a soft and very nice attack. It has a tasty and creamy mid palate and a silky texture. It is a fruity, well bodied and bulky wine. It has polished tannins, a good acidity and a good balance. Long and lingering finish with spicy and balsamic sensations. A very pleasant, round and slightly sweet wine from Toro that we will conquer us.

Intense and beautiful cherry colour with purple reflections. High layer and tears that stain the glass.

Very fruity wine. The notes of red fruit take centre stage and gain strength and maturity with aeration. Many notes of spices, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, some spicy and subtle mineral hints are also felt. Elegant background of toasted and smoked notes. The wood is very well integrated since it does not hide the notes of fruit, and a wine that is the ultimate expression of the grapes is achieved.
2020
93 Parker
2019
92 Parker
94 Peñín
2018
93 Peñín
91 Suckling
2017
91 Parker
93 Peñín
93 Suckling
2016
92 Parker
94 Peñín
2015
94 Peñín
2014
92 Parker
93 Peñín
2013
94 Peñín
2012
93 Parker
94 Peñín
2011
94 Parker
94 Peñín
2010
94 Parker
94 Peñín
91 Winespectator
2009
91 Parker
90 Winespectator

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