Sangre de Toro 2010

SWIC Score: 83 (IFS)

Tasting notes: Black fruit, liquorice, smoky, direct.

Available:

ON (LCBO 6585 - $ 12.25)

QC (SAQ 6585 - $ 13.05) – vintage 2011

BC (BCLS 6585 - $ 12.99)

 

Winery: Miguel Torres

Region: D.O. Catalunya

Varieties: Garnacha, Cariñena

Ageing: 6 months in oak barrels.

Alcohol level: 13.5% alc./vol.

 

Sangre de Toro is one of the best-known Spanish wines. It was first produced by Miguel Torres at 1954 using a blend of the two main varieties in Catalunya: Garnacha and Cariñena. According to the winery, the name of the wine (it means Bull’s Blood) is inspired by the Roman god of wine, Baccus, formerly known as the Son of the Bull. Nowadays, people of all around the world can enjoy this easy-to-drink wine, which is suitable for almost every occasion. It matches perfect with all kind of meat, and even for meat paellas.

 

Vintage tasted: 2010 (August 2012)