Bodegas Ordóñez Vatan Toro, Castilla y Léon, Spain

Introduction:The Bodegas Ordóñez Vatan is a distinguished red wine from the Toro appellation in Castilla y León, Spain. Crafted from exceptionally old tinta de Toro (tempranillo) vines, this wine exemplifies the depth and intensity characteristic of the region. Terroir:Sourced from theFinca Los Quemaos Vineyard, the vines were planted in 1900 on ungrafted rootstock, thriving in sandy loam soils of sedimentary origin. The continental steppe climate, marked by drastic temperature variations and low annual rainfall, contributes to the grape's concentrated flavors and robust structure. Tasting notes/press:94 points, Jeb Dunnuck:"The 2021 Vatan is from a region of rustic wineries that has since come into its own due to the tremendous potential of the old, ungrafted vineyards, like Finca los Quemados, the source here, planted in 1900 on original rootstock. This full-bodied wine is concentrated in dark berry fruit, black licorice, and a lightness of baking spice and cedar, the sultry layers s