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Almirez 2011 75cl

DO | Castilla y León | Spain
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2011 2012
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94 By Robert Parker
Another great value is the 2011 Almirez, which comes from old, ungrafted, head-pruned Tinta de Toro vines. A fabulous effort, it could easily pass for a big, rich Châteauneuf du Pape, even though there is not a touch of Grenache to be found in it. Its dense purple color is accompanied by notes of charcoal, barbecued meat, blackberries, cassis, licorice, camphor and spring flowers. Boasting massive concentration, a full-bodied mouthfeel and lavish extract, all concealing of its French oak aging, this rich, full 2011 possesses velvety tannins as well as a finish that lasts nearly 40 seconds. At this quality level, one would expect the price to be three digits or more. Enjoy it over the next 10 years."
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Teso La Monja
Initially from La Rioja region, the Eguren family quickly fell in love with the Toro terrain and founded the Teso La Monja estate in 2007, making it the family’s second property in the region after Numanthia-Termes. Teso La Monja like the family’s other Toro DO property, takes a fresh approach, aiming to produce well-balanced wines that are powerful yet elegant. The estate encompasses parcels of old vines (up to 130-years-old) that are scattered across the Toro, Zamora, Valdefinjas and Villabuena del Puente zones. Planted to the Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) variety, this estate produces five wines from about 100 hectares of vineyards. Their greatest creation is the eponymously named, Teso La Monja, which is an extraordinary wine, that flawlessly exposes the magic of the indigenous Tinta de Toro grape.