Toro wines to try:

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Bodegas Piedra, Lagarona - Crianza Sobre Lías Ecológico, Toro 2021 93

£50 Milestone Wines

An interesting blend of Malvasia, Albillo and Verdejo, hailing from old vines, showing a good interplay between of all three varieties. Delicate nose of wild flowers, hay, blanched almonds, Asian pear and crunchy pineapple. The oak is quite prominent on the palate, but the freshness of the fruit is there. Good acid drive and elegant restraint. A wine to enjoy with food. Organic certified. Drink 2024-2027 Alc 13.5%

Bodega Latarce, Latarce Verdejo, Toro 2020 92

£35-£40 Tsarscaviar

From an organic vineyard of Verdejo, interspersed with old plants of Albillo Mayor. Deep nose of clementine zest, crunchy pear, green apple and melon, with a flinty reductive edge. Papaya, ripe pineapple and almonds dominate the expressive, rich and deep palate. Subtle touches of wild fennel and dry mint. A great wine for rich fish dishes, cheese or roast chicken. Drink 2024-2029 Alc 14.5%

Galindo San Millan, La Miaja, Toro 2021 92

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A rich yet approachable wine with an unctuous feel, very gastronomic. Softness on the mid-palate, balanced by a mineral verticality throughout. Flavours of apple peel, toasted almonds, wild fennel and dry sage are dominate. The sweetness of the American oak adds depth and complexity, especially to the long finish. Drink 2024-2027 Alc 13.5%

Valbusenda, Verdejo, Toro 2019 92

£26 Botley Hill Farmhouse

Interesting expression of Verdejo, fermented in French oak barriques and aged for 10 months on the lees. With some time in bottle it has perhaps lost some of the citrus and herbal freshness but retains a nutty complexity that make it a very alluring wine. Gentle notes of dry rose petals and jasmine add a floral lift to the apple peel, pineapple, papaya and melon fruit. Nice weight on the mid-palate and lingering spiciness. Drink 2024-2026 Alc 13%