- Vintage
- 2020
- Region
- Toro / Spain
- Grape
- Tinta de Toro
- Type
- red
- ABV
- 15%
- Volume
- 75cl
- Aging
- Crianza
- Production
- Traditional
Numanthia · 2020
Numanthia is one of the most intense wines in Spain, but also one of the most elegant ones. It is not only the reference wine for the Bodega Numanthia winery, but also an iconic wine among all wines from Zamora or even Spain. Meticulous work on the vineyards the winery cultivates within the hundred hectares it owns in the Toro appellation, results in a wine of contrasts, a superb and rounded red wine. The vines are original ungrafted (pie franco) plants, between 50 and 120 years old, which explains the balance of the fruit they give. The vines are not irrigated, surviving on the scarce rain water they receive, leading to small and concentrated grapes. The Numanthia wine has an intense picota cherry colour, as with other great Zamora reds, but its ruby glints promise a refreshing, fruity wine — with plentiful wild red fruit aromas. The time it ages in barrels provides its roundness, concentration, and aromas of spices such as cloves. After a few minutes in the glass, you notice hints of ripe cherries and tobacco leaves, alongside liquorice and even toasty notes evoking memories of recently-roasted coffee beans. Firm but not aggressive on tasting; juicy but balanced. The sand and stones of the vineyard soils are felt through deep but polished tannins. Long and wide in equal parts, Numanthia fills the mouth with a multitude of tactile and aromatic sensations which linger some time after your last sip. Traces of warm spices, like vanilla and cinnamon, and a faint touch of smoke, embellish this wine's farewell.
Picota cherry red, Bright, Ruby-red glints, Violet glints
Highly aromatic, Fruit aromas, Morello cherry, Figs, Menthol aromas, Dark chocolate, Spicy notes, Black pepper
Good entry, Straightforward, Elegant tannins, Marked tannins, Good acidity, Refreshing, Fleshy, Balanced, Powerful, Unctuous, Complex, Long finish, Persistent, Cocoa
Game dishes, Red meats, Roasts, Meat casseroles, Cured cheeses
Serve at 16ºC
About the vineyard[+]
Toro: Castilla y León's Wine Legacy Here is another of Spain's viticultural discoveries of recent times. Located in the heart of Castilla y León, the Toro appellation has gained international recognition for its powerful and expressive wines. This region, bathed by the Duero River, is home to ancient vineyards that have been the mainstay of its winemaking tradition for centuries. Until a little more than 10 years ago, Toro's wines were virtually unknown outside their own area and they were considered rather rough and very tannic. Today the scene has changed completely and, while it is true that the wines continue to be as well-structured and powerful as ever, it is also the case that efforts in the vineyard, employing modern equipment in production processes, and a change of philosophy when it comes to understanding the new-style Toro wines, have all contributed to bringing these products to the favourable notice of the national and international press. A red from Toro is a must-have on any good wine rack. Intensity and Character Toro wines are known for their intensity, richness and concentration, largely thanks to the indigenous Tinta de Toro variety. This grape, perfectly adapted to the continental climate and sandy, stony soils, produces full-bodied red wines with deep fruity aromas and well-structured tannins. Just like in neighbouring Ribera del Duero, Toro basically works with one single grape variety, the Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) which is the essential ingredient and shining star of this region. Distinguishing itself from other Tempranillo wines from different regions, the wines here stand out as having more body, alcoholic strength and structure yet also for being more silky and velvety-textured which, when blended well with toasty barrel notes, produces wines of great elegance. Climate and Terroir: Perfect Combination Toro's combination of cold winters, hot summers and low rainfall, together with its unique terroir, favours the production of wines with a very marked identity, where power is balanced with elegance. Located in the southeast of Zamora province, right in the midst of Castile-León's central plateau, the local climate is extremely continental, with short but hot summers and large diurnal temperature fluctuations. There is also the gently undulating, dry terrain, with brownish-grey limestone and alluvial soils, yet another of the factors determining the wine's character. Exclusive Selection of Toro Wines In our online shop, we have meticulously selected the wines that represent the essence of Toro. Whether you are looking for a robust Tinta de Toro or a fresh and vibrant white, we have the perfect choice for you.