Coral Duero R'Sedas Tinto de Toro

Coral Duero R'Sedas Tinto de Toro is a single-varietal expression of Tinta de Toro—the thick-skinned, locally adapted clone of Tempranillo—from estate vines over sixty years old in the Toro appellation of Castilla y León. The fruit undergoes a twenty-day maceration at 28°C, followed by six months in 225-liter French oak and a full year of bottle age before release, a progression that builds structure without masking the variety's naturally expressive character. This is old-vine Toro that foregrounds precision over power, made for drinkers who want the concentration of continental Spain without the density. Coral Duero sources from the sandy, stony soils of Toro—a mix of sandstone and clay that drains fast and stresses the vines just enough to concentrate flavor without overripening. The climate is severe: long, hot summers and cold winters, with Atlantic maritime air tempering the extremes and a real risk of frost, freezing fog, and hail in the spring months. The vines are manually harvested, and the extended maceration extracts color, tannin, and aromatics from fruit that has spent decades pushing roots deep into mineral subsoil. The barrel program is restrained by Toro standards, prioritizing fruit clarity and drinkability over oak dominance. The wine shows expressive floral aromatics, fresh red fruit, and a thread of sweet spice from the oak and the variety's native profile. On the palate it is fruity and fresh, framed by sweet tannins that coat rather than grip—ideal for early drinking but with enough structure to hold through the next few years. Pour it with grilled chorizo, braised lamb shoulder, or roasted vegetables dressed in olive oil and smoked paprika; it's equally at home on a Tuesday with takeout or at the center of a longer meal. Available for pickup at our Lincoln Park bottle shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, for local Chicago delivery, or for shipping nationwide.