‘Big, powerful (but not at all brutish) wine. After five years in the cellars, still very youthful with a great deal of finesse. Violets, rose petals, touch of herb. Acidity is more evident – this will benefit from several more years in bottle but the freshness combines beautifully with concentrated fruit, aromatics and subtle oak. 2025 - 2040’ – Andy Howard MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17++/20
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Tempranillo |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Tempranillo |
| Rating | JR 17++ |
| Producer information | ‘Over the past 20 years, Spain has become the most dynamic wine region in Europe,’ says Wine Spectator, referring to the emergence of modern icons like Numanthia that offer a combination of power and elegance never seen before. While vineyards in the Toro region have been tended since Roman times, Numanthia came into being in 1998, capturing the essence of vineyards up to 150 years old. Numanthia and its baby brother Termes are opposite in style to traditional Rioja such as López de Heredia, for example. Numanthia is produced from ‘Tinta de Toro’ – a clone of Tempranillo that has adapted to the immensely dry conditions. 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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