Coral Duero, Las Parvas 2017

Blend

100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)

Alcohol Percentage

14.9%

Production per year

6,300 bottles

Tasting Notes

Colour: deep, concentrated dark ruby red with bright brilliance.

Nose: explosive and complex aromas of ripe black fruit, toasted notes, minerality, and refined oak influences. Intense aromas of dark cherries, plums, cocoa, toast, and subtle spiciness come together in an impressive bouquet.

Taste: powerful and full-bodied with exceptional concentration and finesse. Ripe dark fruit, spices, toast, and mineral notes are supported by perfectly integrated tannins and fresh elegance. The 24 months of aging in new French oak give the wine extra depth and harmony. The extremely long finish continues to develop in the glass.

Structure

Monumental, powerful and complex with exceptional finesse, minerality and enormous length.

Aging

Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, followed by approximately 12 months of bottle aging.

Aging & Potential

Excellent aging potential thanks to extremely old vines, concentration, freshness, and long oak aging.

Wine-food pairing

Excellent to combine with:

• Côte de boeuf
• Grilled red meat
• Game dishes
• Iberian specialties
• Stew dishes
• Aged hard cheeses
• Gourmet dinners and special occasions

Serving Temperature

16–18°C

Vineyard

Las Parvas — one of Spain's oldest vineyards, located in El Pego, Toro (Zamora).

Vines

Pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1880.

Vineyard Area

6.9 hectares

Location

780 meters altitude, western exposure, near the Guareña River.

Soil

Alluvial soils of sandy loam, gravel, and rocky subsoil.

Terroir

The extreme climate of Toro is characterized by hot dry summers, cold winters, strong winds, and large temperature differences between day and night. The poor, mineral-rich soils ensure low yields and grapes with enormous concentration, freshness, and elegance.

Cultivation & Method

• Traditional "Gobelet" pruning method
• Manual harvest in small crates
• Very strict grape selection
• Temperature-controlled fermentation
• Grapes cooled to 4°C prior to fermentation
• Very long maceration of approximately 30 days
• Daily pigeage for maximum extraction
• 24 months aging in new French oak
• Additional bottle aging of about 1 year

Producer

Bodegas Coral Duero was founded in 2003 by Jesús Fernández, a visionary entrepreneur with a background in the maritime sector. Without prior wine experience, he invested in some of Toro's oldest vineyards, modern facilities, and the best expertise with one goal: to create the best wine of Toro.

The first successes quickly followed with international awards, including a Gold Medal at the Wine & Spirit Awards and 93 Parker Points for Rompesedas. Today, the winery is managed by a young team of wine specialists who continue to build on the original vision.