Bodegas Numanthia Toro 2020

Bodegas Numanthia “Numanthia” 2020
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain | 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)

Powerful, elegant and deeply complex, Numanthia 2020 is the flagship wine of Bodegas Numanthia and one of the benchmark expressions of Toro's extraordinary old-vine Tinta de Toro. Crafted from carefully selected fruit across more than 100 parcels and eight different terroirs, the wine combines the natural intensity of Toro with remarkable freshness, balance and finesse.

The 2020 vintage opens with blackberries, blueberries, rockrose, rosemary, cedar and menthol, followed by layers of cocoa, sweet spice, oregano and licorice. The palate is broad, rich and beautifully textured, with ripe, polished tannins, lively acidity and an exceptionally long, deep finish. Despite its concentration and 15.5% alcohol, the wine is remarkably balanced and fluid.

Critic Scores

96 Points — James Suckling
95 Points — Vinous
93 Points — Robert Parker Wine Advocate
94 Points — Guía Peñín

What Makes Numanthia Special?

The vineyards are composed of exceptionally old Tinta de Toro vines, approximately 50 to 120 years old, many of them ungrafted and dry-farmed. The region's harsh, dry conditions naturally produce very low yields and small, intensely flavored berries. Bodega Numanthia farms organically and harvests entirely by hand, with rigorous cluster selection.

Toro also has a remarkable history: its vineyards largely survived the devastating 19th-century phylloxera epidemic, helping preserve old vines that contribute extraordinary concentration and complexity to today's wines.

Winemaking

The grapes are 100% destemmed, followed by five days of cold maceration and approximately two weeks of fermentation and post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete and stainless-steel tanks. The wine then spends 16 months in 225- and 400-liter French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% second-use, with regular rackings.

Wine Details

• Producer: Bodegas Numanthia

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Toro, Castilla y León, Spain

• Grape: 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)

• Vine Age: 50–120 years

• Farming: Organic, dry-farmed

• Oak: 16 months in French oak; 60% new

• Alcohol: 15.5%

• Serving Temperature: 59–61°F (15–16°C)

• Decanting: Approximately 2 hours recommended

• Aging Potential: Up to 20 years

Perfect With:
Grilled ribeye, lamb, braised short ribs, roast beef, venison, Iberico pork, Spanish cured meats, hearty stews, mushroom dishes and aged Manchego. The winery specifically recommends grilled beef sirloin, black rice with octopus and dark chocolate dessert.

Style:
Full-Bodied • Powerful • Rich • Structured • Silky • Dark Fruit • Savory • Mineral • Long Finish