TESO LA MONJA | ALMIREZ 2021 75cl

Product Sheet – Almirez 2021

Almirez 2021 is the silkiest, most vibrant and elegant interpretation of Tinta de Toro, where the strength of the terroir merges with the precision and sensitivity of those who understand wine as an act of love for the land. It is the pure expression of an austere and beautiful landscape, where the vine thrives on sandy soils, bathed in light and wind.

Sourced from ungrafted vineyards, with vines ranging from 15 to 65 years old, planted in poor, sandy soils with pebbles. These conditions, combined with sustainable cultivation and rigorous manual selection, give life to a wine that is a balance between power and finesse. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by 14 months of aging in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, providing structure, depth, and elegance.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2021

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 15 to 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

Very intense cherry-red color, high intensity, with purplish hues and dense tears. On the nose, it is expressive, elegant, and deep, with aromas of ripe black fruit—blackberry, blueberry, plum—violets, sweet spices, cocoa, pepper, and licorice, all enveloped by a subtle mineral background that evokes the hot stone and dry earth of Toro. On the palate, it is broad, silky, and structured, with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, persistent finish, where fruit and wood merge in a harmonious whisper.

Pairing

Perfect for grilled red meats, aged beef chop, suckling lamb, stews, game dishes, Iberian cured meats, and aged cheeses. A wine that demands time, conversation, and a table where the pleasure of sharing is celebrated.

Almirez 2021 is the voice of the most elegant and silky Tinta de Toro. A wine that celebrates the balance between the strength of the land and the beauty of finesse. A glass that breathes landscape, patience, and passion.