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D.O. Toro / El Pillo
El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes
El Pillo is a very brave young man, with a haughty disposition and who, on a moonless night, wanted to pay tribute to all the farmers by making the skies burn. That September night and in the middle of the harvest, El Pillo stole some explosives from a tunnel under construction and using cardboard reels he assembled a hundred and one rockets. At midnight, and after continuously ringing the church bells, he launched his entire arsenal from its highest point.
No one would forget the darkness broken into pieces by that lavish flash of lights and colors. The brightness lasted so long that all the farmers saw from afar for the first and last time the beauty and nocturnal splendor of their vineyards. This wine honors all of that.
Variety
Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro)
Style
Still Wine
Alcohol Graduation
14.5 %
Serving Temperature
16-18ºC
Region
Brimming with tradition, Toro D.O. is an exciting wine region nestled in the heart of Castile and León, in the northern Spanish province of Zamora. This D.O. is next door to Rueda’s territory, and not far from Ribera del Duero and Rioja’s. It is one of Spain’s best kept secrets. Its wines inherit a long history, dating back to Roman settlements. In the middle ages, the wines enjoyed Royal privileges that allowed them to be exclusively sold in towns and cities. Even Christopher Columbus is said to have taken the wines of Toro on his expeditions to America. Toro qualified for the Denominación de Origen status in 1987. With its ancient vines, it is certainly one of Spain´s most promising regions for the production of red wines of impressive quality.
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry-colored wine with garnet edges. It is rich in aromas of red and black fruits, with spicy and toasted notes. On the palate, it is powerful, with polished tannins, and very elegant.
Food Pairing
It pairs perfectly with meat dishes and flavorful tapas.
Technical Information
Unique hand-picked grapes from singular and selected vineyards. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, which imparts an intensity and a subtle, elegant structure.
Awards
90 POINTS
2024 Tim Atkin: El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021
Guía Peñín 2025: El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021
GOLD
2024 Berliner Wine Trophy: El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021
2024 Frankfurt International Trophy: El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021
2024 Mundus Vini: El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021
2024 China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA): El Pillo Viñas Rebeldes 2021