Alabaster 2018

Alabaster 2025 presents itself with a deep and intense hue, already hinting at the promise of what's to come. On the nose, it offers an explosion of black fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by a hint of spices like pepper and clove. On the palate, its entry is powerful, with well-structured tannins that contribute to a robust and rounded body. Its mature character is evident, offering a long and persistent finish. This vintage, marked by stable weather, has allowed for optimal grape ripening, resulting in a wine with exceptional qualities and a memorable aromatic profile. Undoubtedly, an excellent choice for lovers of intense and complex wines.

Teso la Monja Alabaster 2024 Avanzada epitomises the quintessential character of Toro. In the glass, it displays a profoundly deep red hue that is almost mesmerising. On the nose, it captivates with intense aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by spicy notes reminiscent of black pepper and a subtle hint of liquorice. On the palate, it is powerful and flavourful, with firm yet silky tannins that intertwine with a perfectly balanced acidity. The aftertaste unfolds smoothly and enduringly, leaving an impression of elegance. This wine is a gem for those seeking a rich and well-defined experience. 2024 emerges as a promising vintage, with grapes that have matured under ideal conditions, unveiling the full potential of the Toro region.

Alabaster 2023 is a barrel-aged red wine that stands out for its elegance and balance. On the nose, it offers floral aromas and ripe fruit notes such as plums and blackberries, with a spicy touch that adds complexity. On the palate, it feels light despite its concentration and power, with a noticeable but not overwhelming influence of new oak. This wine has a delicate and perfumed profile, and it promises to evolve beautifully with time in the bottle.

Alabaster 2022 is a red wine that on the nose offers pleasant fruity aromas accompanied by floral and spicy notes and a touch of wood, without being overwhelming. On the palate, it is powerful and elegant. A red wine of precise acidity, with ripe tannins that will polish over time, and a long, lingering finish.

Alabaster 2019 is a powerful yet remarkably elegant Toro wine, displaying intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, black plum and fig alongside violet, lavender, graphite, roasted herbs, sweet spices and subtle chocolate notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, with layers of ripe black fruit, mineral nuances and beautifully polished tannins, while the French oak is already well integrated and balanced by enough freshness to prevent the wine from feeling heavy. The finish is exceptionally long, mineral and spicy, revealing lingering notes of cocoa, dark fruit and herbs. Initially somewhat restrained, it benefits greatly from aeration, gradually revealing greater finesse, complexity and aromatic depth. Only 4,000 bottles were produced, making the 2019 exceptionally limited. Wine Advocate gives a drinking window of 2022–2034, while Jeb Dunnuck extends it to 2022–2037, so 2022–2037 is a reasonable overall drinking window. Decanting for approximately 2–3 hours and serving at around 16°C is recommended.

The climate year in Toro was the same as its close neighbors in Ribera de Duero: hot and dry. With one big exception: they didn’t suffer the tragic frost of April 28. The spring began with high temperatures resulting in early budding, and later a sudden drop in temperatures caused the slowdown of the growth cycle again. The late spring and early summer suffered high temperatures that advanced the cycle. In late July and August, temperatures eased up and some precipitation ensured the water reserves until the end of the harvest, improving acidity and giving fruitiness to the wine.

Powerful, strong, elegant and serious wine, with a lot of volume and a great body. It has a silky texture and a long, very tasty, meaty mid palate, full of notes of black fruit jam in all its nuances. It shows and excellent acidity and nice tannins that need some time to finish polishing. Very long and very persistent finish.

Powerful, strong, elegant and serious wine, with a lot of volume and a great body. It has a silky texture and a long, very tasty, meaty mid palate, full of notes of black fruit jam in all its nuances. It shows and excellent acidity and nice tannins that need some time to finish polishing. Very long and very persistent finish. A great unforgettable wine to be enjoyed slowly.