Dominio de Taurum 2020

Luí & William Wines is a project of two brothers united by a winemaking career of generations: Luis Ángel and Guillermo. The winery was born in 2005, with the production of wines from family vineyards, which are on the banks of the Douro River, on sandy and rocky terrain, soils with little wealth and great potential.

THE SITUATION
The family of Guillermo Diez has been growing grapes in Toro for generations, but he is the first formal winemaker in his family. After completing his major in Oenology, Diez created his first vintage in 2003, and his wines are amongst the best in the region. Practically garage wines, only 85000 bottles are made. Everything is carefully crafted by hand. The winery is located in the prestigious "pago" of La Cascajera, in the heart of Toro. The estate vineyards are planted on the banks of the Duero River, in gravel and limestone soils. This part of Zamora is one of the very few places in Spain where Phylloxera never took hold. For our top wine (Fighting Bulls), we use only grapes that come from ungrafted vines that are more than 100 years old.

THE WINEMAKER
Guillermo continues to take care of the vines in the same way his ancestors did—without pesticides or fertilizers; all organic matter is reused; the soil is plowed without machines (by hand in some cases); and the grapes are handpicked.

THE WINE:
Opaque purple-coloured, it has an attractive perfume of violets, spice box, blackcurrant, and blackberry. Delicate and inviting with gentle notes of oak developing as the wine opens on the palate. Full and deep with a long finish indicating still its youth.

11 ha, DO Toro; 100 % Tempranillo; Gravel & Limestone; 6 Monate in französischen Eichenfässern gereift

- JAMES SUCKLING: „A full-bodied red with rich, fruity aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, plums, blueberries and some vanilla. Ripe, medium tannins. Soft, slightly warm finish. 100% tempranillo. Drink now.“

- JoS: „Wir kennen diesen Wein jetzt schon viele Jahre und schätzen ihn sehr. Viele Toro Weine sind marmeladig fruchtig, das ist hier nicht der Fall. Er zeigt eine feine Frucht mit Aromen von schwarzen Kirschen und dunklen Beeren, bei guter Frische, er ist schön ausgewogen, stimmig, nicht zu üppig und nicht zu schlank, die Tannine sind von guter Qualität, mittellanger+ Abgang. Ein schöner Wein.“

Bewertungen und Notizen zum Jahrgang 2018:
- 91 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "A vibrant, dark-cherry and cassis nose here with a wealth of fleshy, fluffy fruit tannin on offer, as well as a very plush, fluid palate. There’s a lot to like here. Drink now."

Bewertungen und Notizen zum Jahrgang 2016:
- 90 Punkte TASTINGS.COM, Gold Medaille und das Prädikat "Exceptional": "Deep purple color. Aromas of peppered grilled berries and seven layer bar with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a peppery, appealing, medium-long mouthwatering tart raspberry and coconut creme finish with cottony tannins. A fresh a fruity style of Tempranillo with great structure and acidity."
- JoS: "Diesen Wein entdeckte ich per Zufall bei einem langjährigen Partner. Eine gute Bewertung und ein attraktiver Preis haben mich neugierig gemacht. Und tatsächlich ist das ein wunderschöner Wein, mit attraktiver Frucht, Aromen von dunklen Beeren, sanften Tanninen und einer attrakiven Frische. Er trinkt sich so stimmig und schön, dass sich die Flasche rasch leert, das ist immer das größte Kompliment für einen Wein.
Empfehlungen: Gabriel Glas, Dekantieren nicht nötig, bei 16-18 °C; passt sehr gut zu Gegrilltem, zu einer geschmorten Lammkeule oder auch einem Kalbsschnitzel."