SIERRA CANTABRIA | TESO LA MONJA

Teso La Monja 2011 represents the ultimate expression of one of the most prestigious wineries in the D.O. Toro. Born from the Eguren family's deep connection to the lands of Toro, this wine is the culmination of more than fifteen years of dedication to a unique landscape and a grape variety capable of producing some of Spain's great red wines.

Its name honors the winery itself and symbolizes respect for an exceptional viticultural heritage. Each bottle is born with the vocation to endure over time, becoming a true collector's wine where the power of Tinta de Toro coexists with surprising elegance.

Characteristics

Winery: Teso La Monja

Denomination: D.O. Toro

Vintage: 2011

Wine type: Red wine with long aging

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro)

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Aging: 26 months in oak barrels

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

Teso La Monja is born from a small selection of privileged vineyards in the D.O. Toro, where Tinta de Toro expresses all the strength and personality that have made it one of the most emblematic varieties in the Spanish wine scene.

The vines, adapted for generations to the poor soils and extreme climate of the area, produce very low yields and grapes of enormous concentration, capable of offering wines with extraordinary aging potential.

For the Eguren family, these vineyards constitute a true natural heritage whose preservation guarantees the continuity of a century-old viticultural tradition.

Winemaking

The harvest and grape selection are carried out with extreme care to preserve only the best clusters.

The winemaking aims to respect the identity of Tinta de Toro through precise elaboration and elegant extraction.

Afterwards, the wine remains 26 months in oak barrels, where it develops an enormous aromatic complexity, refines its tannins, and acquires the depth that characterizes the winery's great elaborations.

The result is a wine designed to evolve slowly in the bottle for many years.

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense very dark red color with a very high layer.

On the nose, it displays great aromatic depth, highlighting fresh red fruits, notes of scrubland, balsamic hints, and an elegant mineral background that adds complexity.

On the palate, it surprises with its extraordinary silky texture. The characteristic power of Toro appears perfectly balanced with precise acidity and noble tannins that support a broad, elegant, and immensely persistent wine. The long finish leaves a refined succession of retronasal aromas that evolve slowly in the glass.

Pairing

Ideal for grilled red meats, large roasts, big game, traditional stews, oxtail, and long-aged cured cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 14 and 18 ºC.

Teso La Monja 2011 is much more than a great Toro wine. It is the expression of a legendary territory, the patient work of a family of winemakers, and an absolute respect for vines capable of transmitting emotion, depth, and authenticity in every glass. A wine destined to thrill today and to continue growing over the years.