Telmo Rodríguez Gago Tinta de Toro 2018
Gago is Telmo Rodríguez's most representative wine of the Toro DO, combining the oldest vines of the 8 families with whom they work. Sourced from organically grown, old bush-vines across a number of the best plots of their growers the wine is fermented in medium-sized stainless steel Tiñas and clean old oak vats. It is then matured for approximately 18 months in relatively neutral French oak 225 and 600 litre barrels. Beautifully made, with great finesse and excellent integration, unifying slick fruit and Toro earthiness via lovely, typical Toro nutty tannins. Black cherry, cassis and blue floral primary aromas are gorgeously smooth, with touches of game, truffle, chocolate and soft dark wood spice. Silky dark, spicy fruit on the palate with smoked heather and earthy minerals. Elegant, perfectly balanced with a lovely long perfumed finish.
