Piedra Reserva 2021 is a commitment to calmness and depth: old vineyards from Toro, Tinta de Toro with Garnacha Tinta, and 18 months in French oak. Elegant, structured, and long, it will win you over with its character.
In the D.O. Toro, where vines cling to stony soils and the land imbues character, Piedra Reserva 2021 showcases just how far a careful production can go. It originates from a precise blend of 75% Tinta de Toro and 25% Garnacha Tinta, with manual harvest in small boxes, fermentation at controlled temperatures, and an 18-month ageing in French oak barrels, followed by a minimum resting period of 36 months in bottle.
It comes from old vineyards in the Paje Estancia Piedra, planted in 1968, with a plot in Pago de Bocarrage. That age, combined with patient work in the cellar, results in a red wine with depth and personality. The grape contributes the most wild and fresh aspect, while the Tinta de Toro adds depth and that mineral quality so characteristic of the region.
Bodegas Piedra, with José Hidalgo in enology and Grant Stein leading the winery, champions a way of understanding Toro based on precision and respect for old vines. The result is a wine with a strong identity, designed for those seeking authenticity in every glass.
Pairing
Piedra Reserva 2021 pairs very well with roast lamb, grilled red meats, or traditional hearty stews, because its firm structure and elegant palate integrate smoothly with the intensity of these dishes; it is also particularly suitable with cured cheeses, which enhance its nuances of black fruit, undergrowth, and toasted notes.
Service
**Piedra Reserva 2021** is a Reserva Red from D.O. Toro designed for enjoying at the table, especially alongside roast lamb, red meats, traditional stews, or cured cheeses, where its structure and long finish are expressed with greater precision. To appreciate all its aromas and more elegant profile, it is recommended to decant it one hour before serving.
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Vintage
Piedra Reserva 2021 is harvested by hand, in 20 kg boxes, during the second half of September. The selection of Garnacha Tinta and Tinta de Toro is carried out in the vineyard to maintain the quality of the grapes and to preserve the wine’s identity from the very beginning.
Winemaking
Piedra Reserva 2021 is defined in the winery by a precise vinification process, designed to produce a Reserva Red with a firm structure and elegant profile, where 75% Tinta de Toro and 25% Garnacha Tinta are integrated with balance.
The process starts with an 8-day fermentation in a 150 hl stainless steel tank, at a controlled temperature with frequent pump-overs. This dynamic promotes extraction while preserving the fruity expression of both varieties. Subsequently, the wine completes malolactic fermentation in barrel, resulting in a more rounded character.
All the steps aim to craft a wine suitable for those who appreciate a red with presence, definition, and a serene evolution in the cellar — built from technical precision and without excessive extraction.
Aging
Discover a two-stage ageing process: 18 months in French oak barrels, where the wine matures and gains complexity, followed by a minimum of 36 months in bottle before being released to the market, to complete its expression and harmonise its nuances.
Description
Piedra Reserva 2021 comes from old vines in the Paraje Estancia Piedra, planted in 1968, on poor, stony soils that accurately express the character of the D.O. Toro; its production reflects a careful selection of the raw material and patient ageing, designed to preserve the identity of the terroir. This blend includes Tinta de Toro and Garnacha Tinta, varieties that provide structure, aromatic depth, and nuances of black fruit, undergrowth, and mineral notes. A wine with a clearly defined origin and great personality.
Age
Old vineyard. Made from Tinta de Toro and Garnacha Tinta vines planted in 1968.
Viticulture
Piedra Reserva 2021 originates from old vines in the Paraje Estancia Piedra, planted in 1968, and is produced following a selection and organic viticulture approach. The harvest is manual, in 20 kg boxes, to maximise care for the grapes in a low-yield vineyard and to precisely express the identity of the D.O. Toro. Its production maintains a philosophy of respect for the environment and the terroir, with prominence given to Tinta de Toro and Garnacha Tinta.
View
Bright cherry-red with a high layer, edged with a violet hue.
Nose
On the nose, it reveals aromas of wild fruits and undergrowth contributed by Garnacha Tinta, together with black fruit, mineral notes, and balsamic hints from Tinta de Toro. All these elements are harmoniously integrated with subtle notes of fine wood, vanilla, toasted nuances, and chocolates, which intensify through the retronasal route.
Mouth
Consistent on the palate, structured and long, with an elegant mouthfeel that envelops the palate and reinforces the sense of balance. Its consistency provides volume and firmness, while its structure supports the whole with confidence, leaving a prolonged and refined finish.
