Toro DOC

Region Hierarchy

Spain
- Duero Valley Region
  - Toro DOC
    - no subregions

Climate(s)

Hot Continental

Elevation

Notes

Short, hot dry summers and very cold winters. Sunny, warm days and cool nights, results in high acidity, yet high sugar grapes.
Duero Valley Region notes: Large diurnal range
Spain notes: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods.

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Grenache / Grenacha Grape	Grape notes: Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat.
Red	Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape	Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Rioja Wine	Wine notes: Can be simple or complex. Sometimes blended with local varieties, too. Often vigorous cap management to extract flavor and color.
Still Red	Tempranillo Wine	Full body, intense fruit flavors and high alcohol.
Still Rosé	Other type of Still Rosé Wine	Small quantities
Still White	Other type of Still White Wine	Small quantities