Sourced from limited-production vineyards of 90 to 100-year-old vines, El Recio is the "bridge" wine of the estate. It combines the raw power of the Toro terroir with the refinement of French oak. It is characterized by its intense concentration and a "polite" power that makes it more elegant than the typical high-alcohol wines of this region. Tasting Note: Intense ruby red in the glass. Powerful, multi-layered aroma, with notes of chocolate, ripe black fruits, and vanilla. The palate is round, silky and very full-bodied. Dark fruit, cassis, blackberry, and cocoa linger in the strong, complex finish. Appellation: Toro, Spain Vintage: 2023 Style: Red Grapes: Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo varietal) Vinification: Fermentation and maceration during 3 weeks in small reinforced concrete deposits with natural yeasts. Softly pressed with pneumatic press and bottled without filtration or any aggressive clarifier to preserve its natural characteristics. Aged for 14 months in second-use French oak barrels. Alcohol: 14.5% Farming: Conventional Allergens: Sulphites Pairing suggestion: Red meat, Jamon, strong cheese