SPAIN
May 21, 2019
4 minutes
TORO
94 Cartago 2014 Paraje del Pozo (Toro). Initially, this big-time Tempranillo from Bodegas San Román smells lactic and chocolaty, with a hint of marshmallow to go with black cherry and blackberry fruit. On the palate, this is rugged and tough, something you can embrace but can’t avoid. Black cherry, cassis and dark plum flavors finish with cocoa notes, and the more air this sees the better it will perform. Drink through 2030. Grapes of Spain. Cellar Selection. —M.S.
abv: 14.5% Price: $170
Jammy blackberry, prune and chocolate aromas comprise a prototypical Toro nose. Raw tannins along with fresh acidity make for an intense palate that’s nowhere near. —M.S.
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