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Matsu El Picaro 2012 Toro

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Grape

Tempranillo

Origin
Picaro means 'rogue' or 'rascal', and this rapscallion of a wine is a youthful interpretation of the Toro region's style. The grapes come from mature vines of over 50 years of age, but the wine spends only three months in oak, preserving their natural fruit profile.
Taste
Vivid crimson-purple in the glass. Aromas are of ripe blackberries and raspberries, with subtle hints of fresh cocoa. The palate is bold yet supple, with ripe tannins and a mineral grip.
Enjoy
Enjoy on its own or with boldly flavoured pasta dishes or spicy meat skewers.

Body

Red Wine with of a Body of D
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Average rating

3-andhalf out of 5
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  • 5 out of 5

    Love the label, love the wine!

    Love the labels on this range – a fantastic idea showing the ages of the wine through the faces of the vineyard workers! Really enjoyed this wine, big, dark fruits, but with smooth tannins. Partnered superbly with my steak. Will be buying again!

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  • 4 out of 5

    Not rough!

    A previous reviewer must have had bad bottle. Nice wine!

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  • 2 out of 5

    Rough

    Harsh and disjointed, not enjoyable at all

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  • 4 out of 5

    so nicely surprised!

    In the beginning did not know what to make of the label but found a very decent wine behind this. Medium purple colour-refined black fruit on the nose-light body and medium tannin- overall a magnificent wine from the north west of Spain. unbeatable price for the quality you receive.

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Press Reviews

  • This has character (2011 Vintage)

    "The 2011 El Picaro comes with its distinctive, eye-catching label – a headshot of a young, capped, mysterious gentleman who stares at you intently throughout dinner. This pure Tinto de Toro has a decent, quite precocious nose of macerated dark cherries and a touch of brine that is simple but effective. The palate is medium-bodied with rustic tannins but good freshness and a clean, punchy finish that offers dry, crisp black fruit. It is not complex, but this has character. Drink now-2014. (Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, April 2013)"

  • Intense, sleek, joyfully rich red (2011 Vintage)

    "Intense, sleek, joyfully rich red. Gorgeous fruit (think dark cherry) with a gentle tickle of warming spice. A fabulous wholesome Spanish red to share with your mates – or enjoy on your own! (Olly Smith, The Mail on Sunday, 16th June 2012 )"

  • True to form for Toro (2011 Vintage)

    "Blackberry, supple tannins, heavy body. Tough, challengingly rustic wine. True to form for Toro (Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 25th May 2012)"

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