Bodegas Elias Mora Descarte Toro

Winery	Bodegas Elias Mora
Region	Toro
Appellation	Toro
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Tempranillo
Vineyard Size	70 hectares
Soil	Clayey limestone soil
Vineyard Orientation	North, 700-725 meters
Average Age of Vines	40 years old
Farming Practice	Organic – Certified
Maturation	Aged for 12 months in new and used French oak barrels
Vintage	2014

This is the first vintage made of this cuvee by talented winemaker, Victoria Benavides, who manages to blend power and finesse in all of her wines. Made entirely of estate fruit, this wine comes from 40 year old vines with north-facing orientation to produce freshness and red fruit focus on the nose. The vineyard also practices sustainable viticulture. Minimal intervention is used in the winemaking process. Fermentation takes place with native yeast/microbe and natural ML occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new.

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94pts Wine Spectator – 2014 vintage

“Plum, currant, cocoa, clove and mineral flavors weave through this dense red. Well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity confer power and focus. Not showy, but harmonious and deep. Drink now through 2029. 900 cases made.”

94pts Wine Enthusiast – 2014 vintage

“Descarte is a new wine from one of Toro’s top producers, offering precise aromas of blackberry and cassis. The tight palate is ripped with tannic power—something that’s normal for the region—and offers chocolaty black-fruit flavors that are toasty and spicy, with a dry, peppery and tannic finish that lingers. Drink through 2026. Grapes of Spain.”

93pts Wine & Spirits Magazine – 2014 vintage

“Although winemaker Victoria Benavides selects the grapes for this wine from a vineyard with a relatively cool northern exposure, the 2014 is still marked by Toro’s sunny heat. Rich in Mediterranean spice and a powerful layer of black fruits, this is a classic Toro to go with a succulent oxtail stew. It has depth, wild tannins and, above all, a lush, fruity side that needs five years in the bottle.”

Bodegas Elias Mora Descarte Toro