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AI ResearchedPata Negra Toro Roble is a full-bodied Spanish red made from 100% Tinta de Toro (the local Toro clone of Tempranillo), aged for approximately 3–4 months in French oak barrels, giving it balance and complexity. It is produced by J. García Carrión, one of Spain's largest wine groups, and is widely available across the US and Europe at an accessible price point. The wine is notable for its intense dark fruit character and smooth, ripe tannins, representing good value from the Toro DO.
J. García Carrión (Pata Negra brand)
Pata Negra is a premium brand from J. García Carrión Winery, established in Murcia, Spain in 1890. It is one of Spain's largest wine producers and the first Spanish brand to represent five different Denominations of Origin.
Blend
100% Tinta de Toro (local Tempranillo clone)
Tasting Profile
Deep red cherry colour with a purple rim; intense aromas of black berries integrated with clean toasted hints from oak ageing. Powerful, tasty and balanced on the palate, with ripe tannins and a smooth, fruity finish.
Region
The Toro DO is a high-elevation wine zone in Castilla y León, central Spain, situated between Bierzo and Ribera del Duero. The region's chalky soils and climatic extremes produce intense, full-bodied reds from Tinta de Toro, a Tempranillo variant that has adapted to the harsh local conditions.
Price Context
Typically retails between $10–$13 USD per bottle, making it an excellent value-for-money Spanish red.
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