Toro Rosado (Spain)
Toro is a region in Northern Spain.
A typical Toro Rosado is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Rhubarb |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
 Pepper |
Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Water Melon, and Rhubarb flavors can be found in Toro Rosado.
Floral Notes. Green Herbs and Green Pepper.
Toro Rosado Profile
Toro Rosado has a medium body, good acidity and a fairly long length:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l | ||
| BODY: | Medium | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Tapas |
 Charcuterie |
 Ham |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Paella |
 Spicy |
 Taco |
 Spicy Hamburger |
 BBQ Chicken |
 BBQ Pork |
Toro Rosado has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, Mediterranean Seafood, BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairings
Tapas. Apetizers. Tapenade.Olive Oil Salads. Salad Nicoise.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Steamed Vegetables.
Cold Curts. Ham. Charcuterie.
Spicy Sausages. Herb Sausages.
Spanish Seafood. Grilled Fish.
Grilled Tuna. Smoked Salmon.
Crab Cake. Tuna Salad. Cous Cous.
Umami. Sushi. Sashimi. Gravlax.
Spicy Asian. Thai. Mexican.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Hamburger. Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
BBQ. Grilled Pork, Chicken, and Lamb.
Cheeses
Goat and Sheep Cheese.
Spanish Specialities
Chicken Empanadas (Breaded Chicken).
Chicken Chilindron (Chicken Stew).
Moroccan Tangine (Slow-cooked Stew).
Paella Valencia (Rice. Rabbit. Chicken. Saffron).
Classification
The typical Toro Rosado is 100% Tempranillo.
Garnacha and other grapes are allowed in the blend.
Toro DO (1987)
Toro DO is named after the city of Toro (bull). It is located in the dry Castilla y Leon region.
Due to high temperatures, abdundant sunshine and low rainfall the area produces strong, high-alcohol wines.
Toro is well-known for its powerful, full bodied red wines made from Tinta da Toro.
Irrigation is needed from the Duero River that flows through the area.
Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) is the dominant grape.
Some Garnacha is grown for use in Toro Rosado.
Some Malvasia Blanca and Verdejo for use in Toro Blanco.
| Black Grapes | White Grapes |
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95% Tinta del Toro |
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Soil
The soil is formed by sediments of sand, clays and lime-bearing puddingstone, which produce a dark lime-bearing topsoil, with fine and coarse sands.
Vineyard area: 5 600 hectares.
Climate
Extreme Continental Climate
Long, hot summers, cold winters.
Low Rainfall (350 mm/year).
Abdundant Sunshine (2.600 h/year).
Irrigation is needed from the Duero River.
Altitudes: 650-825 m.
Temperatures: –11 to +40°C (12-104°F)