Marques de Tomares - Rioja Reserva 2017 (750ml) Orange

Marques de Tomares - Rioja Reserva 2017 (750ml) OrangeAn unusually warm Spring led to early bloom, followed by a dry, hot summer. Zero rainfall was recorded from July to October. Most producers, particularly in lower lying regions like Baja, were in desperate need of rain in September, and were forced to pick early to avoid loss of acidity and raisinated fruit. The higher elevation, old vine sites performed well if picked in early October. The best wines of the vintage balance dark fruit with acidity,

” Léopold Valentin

cranberry and a hint of tamarillo build into the mid-palate

Bright and lively with fantastic structure and balance

bright and clean

98 points Jeb Dunnuck

white peach and butter biscuits

Strong efforts were necessary to create and produce unique wine styles

golden apple and fresh cut pear

Made by a family of winegrowers

The wines are always fermented completely dry and always characterized and defined by the Loess and vulcanic soil of the area

The year began with warm spring conditions that gave way to an early bud break and the consistent

A 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) the most widely planted red variety in the Toro region