2006 Numanthia Toro

Toro, Spain

NEW 2006 VINTAGE!

Numanthia is a gorgeous Spanish red wine gem made of 100% Tempranillo in the region of Toro by Bodega Numanthia Termes. The Tempranillo grape is known here as Tinto de Toro. The wine is named for the people of Numancia, who heroically resisted the Roman legions in the first century B.C. The Numanthia vineyards are located on the southern bank of the Duero River.

Wine Spectator just rated this wine 93 points. The rest of the world's foremost wine critics have not yet released ratings for the new 2006 vintage, but watch out when they do! The Spanish wine guide Guia Proensa rated this wine 97 points for the 2004 vintage. Robert Parker gave the 2004 vintage a 98 and has rated Numanthia an average of 95 points over the past 6 vintages, ranging from 92 to 98! How many other wines can claim that level of consistent excellence? Don't miss this extraordinary wine!

Numanthia is deep ruby red with gorgeous aromas of cassis, blackberry, coffee, cedar, spice and mineral notes. Full-bodied with moderate acidity and firm tannins, it was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. It offers robust flavors of blackberry, black currant, chocolate, spice, and toasty oak. Powerful, layered and complex, it will reward cellaring for another 10-12 years. The wine shows length and concentration on the finish.

Enjoy Numanthia with roasted lamb, steak, paella, roast pork, and aged cheeses.