The 2011 San Roman, is year in, year out, one of the most reliable wines of the appellation, pure Tempranillo (locally known as Tinta de Toro), the fruit from over 35-year-old, ungrafted and head-pruned vineyards planted on sandy, stony soils rich in clay in different villages across the Toro appellation. The wine aged for two years in French and American oak barrels, 80% of which were new. It’s an earthy wine with plenty of dark aromas of peat, fountain pen ink, graphite and tar, with very ripe fruit, black and blue berries. The palate is quite full-bodied, with abundant but fine tannins and enough acidity and persistence. A Toro with character. Drink 2015-2019. Importer: Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343, www.grapesofspain.com

Black plum, coffee and mineral notes show depth and richness in this plush, firm red, with plenty of structure. Balanced and harmonious, ending with an alluring floral finish. Drink now through 2025. 6,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Toro Select to Add