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Fariña Crianza 2020 is one of the most representative wines from Bodegas Fariña in the D.O. Toro. A magnificent monovarietal of Tinta de Toro from old vineyards, perfected with 12 months in French oak barrels and over 2 years in the bottle. Holder of important recognitions in its different vintages, it is a red wine distinguished by its silky texture, balance, and long finish.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tinta de Toro
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Vineyards of the native Tinta de Toro variety cultivated on their own rootstock, over 40 years old, gave birth to Fariña Crianza 2020, a red wine that offers a myriad of fruity and spicy aromas that denote the good work of Manuel Fariña and his team both in the field and in the winery.
Its production begins with manual harvesting when the grape is at its optimal ripeness. Once at the winery, destemming and a pre-fermentation maceration of the fruits are carried out for 24 hours at 10º C. Subsequently, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a controlled temperature of 22-26º C. The obtained wine is finally aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and is rounded off for a minimum of 2 more years in the bottle. The result is a red wine with aromas of forest fruits, pleasant spicy notes, and a balanced and silky mouthfeel. Fariña Crianza 2020 pairs well with all kinds of roasted red meats (game and lamb) and aged cheeses.
Bodegas Fariña was founded in 1942 by Salvador Fariña, one of the great promoters of the D.O. Toro and one of the most emblematic figures of the region. His son Manuel currently runs the Zamora winery, where he produces great wines with a unique character that faithfully express the personality of their terroir.
Creators' opinion
Fariña Crianza boasts a deep garnet red color. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe forest fruits and licorice, perfectly integrated with the spicy notes typical of toasted wood (cocoa, pepper). On the palate, it is a balanced, silky, and long wine.
The winery
The D.O. Toro would not be the same without the work carried out over the years by its most emblematic winery: Bodegas Fariña, a family-owned winery, pioneering, innovative, and a benchmark in the region. It is the only winery that has been present since the origins of the designation and the firm responsible for the great leap in quality achieved by its wines.
Following in the footsteps of the founder, Salvador Fariña, who began his work in a rudimentary winery dug into the ground in Casaseca de las Chanas, Manuel Fariña López turned this winery into the spearhead of the Tinta de Toro variety. He was a pioneer in Toro in applying winemaking techniques used in the world's most important wine regions, such as fermentation in stainless steel tanks, temperature control during fermentation, and selecting the most suitable barrels for aging wines. A series of innovations that laid the foundations of what many call “the great miracle of Toro”; changes that made it possible to move away from the bold and somewhat heavy wines of a past era to create powerful and elegant wines that have made the D.O. Toro a leading region.
Bodegas Fariña has over 300 hectares of its own vineyards, a true guarantee when producing high-quality wines in the area. Today, Manuel (Manu) Fariña Pérez, son of Manuel and grandson of Salvador, stands as the third generation of winemakers at the winery.