TESO LA MONJA | ALMIREZ 2020

Product Sheet – Almirez 2020

Almirez 2020 is the vibrant and elegant expression of Tinta de Toro, a wine that embodies the strength of the terroir, the whisper of time, and a passion for old vines. A red wine that combines the natural power of Toro with the silkiness, balance, and freshness that only a sensitive approach can bestow.

Sourced from old ungrafted vines, aged between 15 and 65 years, planted on sandy soils with pebbles and clay-limestone subsoil. Cultivation follows a sustainable philosophy with minimal intervention, seeking to reflect the authenticity of the landscape. Harvesting is manual, with meticulous selection in the vineyard. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by an aging period of 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, allowing the wine to retain its freshness and fruit purity while gaining complexity and finesse.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2020

Grape varieties: 100% Tinta de Toro

Wine type: Aged red wine

Winery: Teso La Monja

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Subregion: D.O. Toro

Vineyard: Ungrafted vines between 15 and 65 years old, on sandy soils with pebbles, sustainable cultivation

Format: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5% vol.

Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels (30% new)

Serving temperature: 16–18 ºC

Tasting Notes

Intense cherry red color, with high intensity and garnet reflections. The nose is deep and expressive, with aromas of ripe black fruit —blackberry, blueberry, plum—, violets, licorice, cocoa, sweet spices, and an elegant mineral background. On the palate, it is broad, juicy, and silky, with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, persistent, and harmonious finish, where the fruit, minerality, and hints of its time in wood merge into a perfect balance.

Food Pairing

Perfect for grilled red meats, T-bone steak, suckling lamb, game dishes, hearty stews, cured cheeses, and Iberian cured meats. A wine that calls for a wide glass, a generous table, and lingering conversations.

Almirez 2020 is an ode to the nobility of Tinta de Toro, a wine that celebrates the land, time, and passion. A glass that breathes authenticity, contained strength, and natural elegance.