On the banks of the Duero River, at the western side of Spain in the Iberian Peninsula, we find the Toro Denomination of Origin (DO).
Sitting atop a hill, the town of Toro guards innumerable treasures: old wineries, historic palaces, the magnificent Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor and a landmark castle with views of the Duero river.
The tradition of Toro wines is ancient, dating back to before the settlement of the Romans. Toro wine was consumed in the court of the kings of Spain, and it even accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, becoming the first wine to reach America. Even then, the unique properties and high alcoholic strength of Toro wine allowed it to stay preserved for long journeys.
CROSSED BY THE DUERO RIVER
Located in the Castilla y León region, Toro is a land rich in details, with a special climate marked by extreme temperatures. The Duero River winds through this fertile territory, which boasts a variety of different types of soils, rich in sand, gravel, boulders and beyond, that imprint distinctive characteristics on Tinta de Toro: Its indigenous grape variety that produces excellent wines.
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