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PRODUCT OVERVIEW/REVIEWS:
Toro, the red-headed bastard stepchild of DOs, a bastion of tempranillo in its guise as the local Tinta de Toro, has always stood in the shadow of Ribera del Duero and Rioja. Being remotely located near the border with Portugal kept this region mired in the past, and when modernization did come in the 1990s, the fad was for big, oaky, powerful, and obvious wines. Sadly, this style did not do justice to the terroir. The situation is beginning to change, and a few insightful estates are just starting to explore a more elegant style of winemaking. While in its infancy, this movement has the potential to finally establish Toro as a region to watch.*

Bodegas Vetus was created in 2003 with the purchase of a 20-hectare property by the Anton family, proprietors of Finca Villacreces in Ribera del Duero and Izadi in Rioja Alavesa. The vineyard is planted to 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) in poor soils, producing low yields of concentrated grapes. Toro’s hot and dry climate brings forth unmistakably big wines, but Vetus is leading the charge to produce juice that straddles the line between opulence and elegance. To that end, they are careful to harvest grapes that are not overripe, prevent excessive extraction during winemaking, and employ a greater proportion of second- and third-use barrels for the aging of their wines.*

Today's wine is sourced entirely from estate tempranillo planted on loamy clay soils in 1990. The fruit is harvested by hand in early October, destemmed, and lightly crushed for fermentation in stainless steel tanks. It is aged for 9 months in French (50%) and American (50%) oak barrels.*

Check out the press!
93 points, James Suckling:
"A red with blackberry and plum aromas and flavors and orange-peel undertones. It’s full-bodied with ripe tannins and a flavorful finish." (11/2/20)

91 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The organic entry-level 2018 Flor de Vetus ...contains ripeness and moderate alcohol and acidity, reflecting a cooler year with a long and slow ripening of the grapes. It's sleek, polished, and very balanced, with unusual elegance for the region." (6/30/21).

PRODUCT DETAILS:
Producer Name: Bodegas Vetus
Old/New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Spain
Region: Castilla y Léon
Sub-Region: Toro
Appellation: Toro
Village/Vineyard/Climat: Single Vineyard, Estate
Quality Designation: DO
Grape Varietals: Tinta de Toro
Vintage: 2018
Product Type: Wine
Wine Style: Fuller Body Red
ABV: 15.5%
Pack/Size: 12/750 ml
Container Type: Dark Green Glass Bordeaux-style bottle
Closure Style: Natural Cork
*adapted from winery notes  

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