VIÑEDOS DE VILLAESTER

Like the Ribera del Duero, Toro straddles the great Duero wine river.

The main grape of Toro is called Tinta de Toro, a synonym of Tempranillo, which produces some of Spain's finest red wines.

Old Tinta de Toro vineyards, planted with only about 1,000 vines per hectare (ha) account for 65% of the region's vines.

With Taraus, Bodegas Villaster, owned by the Marco Real winery from Navarra, has produced one of Spain's greatest values.

10% Tinta de Toro, this wine is a classic over-achiever.