TESO LA MONJA | ALMIREZ 2021 MAGNUM

Product Sheet – Almirez Magnum 2023 (1.5L)

Almirez 2023 Magnum is the large format version of the powerful red wine from Teso La Monja (Eguren Family), made in D.O. Toro from 100% Tinta de Toro grapes. It comes from vineyards between 15 and 130 years old in pre-phylloxera plots, worked with organic viticulture and minimal intervention.

The harvest is done by hand with cluster selection. After destemming, it ferments with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature and undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel. It is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% used), followed by bottle refinement to complete its evolution.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2023
Grape Variety: 100% Tinta de Toro
Wine Type: Aged Red Wine
Winery: Teso La Monja (Eguren Family)
Denomination: D.O. Toro
Format: Magnum (1.5 L)
Alcohol: ≈ 14.5% vol
Aging: 14 months in French oak (30% new)
Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C

Tasting Notes

The color is an intense cherry red with a violet rim. The nose presents a complex combination of ripe black fruit, cacao, sweet spices, licorice, violets and a mineral patina. On the palate, it is rich and ample, with silky tannins, good acidity, and a long, persistent finish, with notes of cherry and dry earth.

Pairing

Perfect with roasted lamb, grilled beef, hearty stews, and game dishes. It also elegantly accompanies intense smoked foods, mushrooms with meat, and aged cheeses.

Terroir and Philosophy

The century-old vines of Teso La Monja, located in the La Jara, Valdefinjas, and Villabuena plots, grow in clay-limestone and gravel soils, exposed to an extreme climate. This environment creates concentrated and expressive wines. Almirez represents the balance between varietal power and refined elegance, maintaining a remarkable freshness in its large format.

Almirez Magnum 2023 is a red wine to share with strength and finesse, ideal for celebrations and long cellaring.