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Leading the pace in the Toro region is iconic Bodega Numanthia. They’ve transformed the face of this Spanish region, ‘offering a fresh, elegant take on [the concentrated wines of] Toro’, writes Andy Howard MW of JancisRobinson.com, calling them a ‘Toro game-changer’.

The 2020 Termes is a strikingly delicious ‘Tinta de Toro’ – a clone of Tempranillo – with ripe yet dry tannins, balanced by masses of fruit. From ‘younger’, 30-50-year-old dryland farmed vines and picked earlier, it expresses the freshness and vivacity of their approach under Toro’s harsh climate. Lovers of Bordeaux-styled wines will appreciate the ‘gorgeous floral character to the crushed stone and purple fruit’, mingling with supple tannins. There’s ‘super length and brightness for this wine’, opines James Suckling.

View the wines made from their 70 to 120-year-old vines: Numanthia and the rare Termanthia.

Wine Cellar first imported Numanthia in the early 2000s before Robert Parker put Toro on the map. The Eguren family are from Rioja and have been farmers in Spain since 1870. They started Numanthia in 1998, and in 2008 luxury giant LVMH bought the estate. ‘The quality of Numanthia’s three bottlings, including the more affordable Termes label, haven’t missed a beat since a change of ownership,’ says Wine Spectator. Of the 19 vintages of Termes they’ve reviewed, 17 have been rated 90 points or more, which speaks to the consistent quality coming from this bodega.

* ‘Tinta de Toro’ has adapted to the immensely dry conditions of the region. The sparsely planted old vines produce tiny berries that yield less than 2 tonnes per hectare, offering concentration on another level.

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Tasting notes

Numanthia Termes 2020

'Gorgeous floral character to the crushed stone and purple fruit. Lavender and sage, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a savory yet crunchy finish. Dark mushroom and fresh earth. Super length and brightness for this wine.' – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 94/100

'The 2020 Termes, aged 14 months in French oak (20% new, half 400 liters). A dark garnet red in hue. The nose features violets and cherry notes along with a cedar undertone layer. Rich and taut on the palate, the tannins are softened by the calibrated acidity, releasing the sun’s energy into a lasting, flavorful finish. The 2020 is a mellow Toro.' – Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, 91/100

'Ripe and fruit-forward on the nose, though more restrained on the palate, this red offers flavors of blackberry paste, dried blueberry and cranberry fruit woven through dried sage, marjoram, warmed spices and cocoa powder, backed by rich notes of fresh earth and iron. There's a creamy nappe to the texture, while fine tannins firm up the supple finish.' – Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 91/100

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