Toro Aponte Reserva 2019

Frontaura

Toro Aponte Reserva
2019

$25.25

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
12259407
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Continuous Supply
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$23.18
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Castilla y Leon
Appellation
Toro
Varietal(s)
Tinta de Toro 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1,7 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

In the heart of the city of Toro, located in north-central Spain, are the Frontaura and Victoria Palaces, 2 majestic buildings built in 1574 of immense architectural value. They are owned by the Bodegas Frontaura, which has been producing high quality wines since the 19th century in the most prestigious Spanish appellation, Toro. The estate owns 120 hectares of vines planted in the valley of the Douro River, at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. Its main grape variety is Tinta de Toro,...

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Product notes

In the vineyard, the vines, some of which are centuries old, are grown at an altitude of 654 meters, in rocky alluvial soil that contains stones that retain heat and act as a natural thermostat.

Production notes

Fermentation at controlled temperature, maceration, malolactic conversion, then maturing for 20 months in new French oak barrels from Allier. Subsequently, prolonged aging in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Powerful wine with aromas of red fruits and eucalyptus, notes of vanilla and coconut. On the palate, we find black fruits and liquorice. The palate is intense while remaining elegant. Long finish with notes of tobacco and spices. It will accompany your grills, roast beef au jus, stewed meat dishes.