DO Toro (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 |
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.
Strong temperature variations.
–11 to +40°C (12-104°F)