WineriesThe wineries registered with the Control Board are equipped with the most modern technology at the service of oenology, their location is shown on the map. - BODEGA VINAS ZAMORANES, S.A. -BODEGAS TESO BLANCO -BODEGAS EL SOTO, SOC. COOP. -BODEGAS CASASECA, S.L. - BODEGA TESO LA ENCINA -BODEGA GUILLERMO FREIRE
D.O. TOROLocationThe province of Zamora is located at the western end of the region of Castilla y Leon. The wine production area is located southeast of the province of Zamora and southest of Valladolid. It includes the natural regions of Tierra del Vino, Valle del Guarena and Tierra de Toro and borders the moors of Tierra del Pan and Tierra de Campos. The total extension of the area is 62,000 hectares of land and the area dedicated to vineyards is 8000 hectares, of which 5376 are registered in the Regulatory Council, belonging to 1019 registered winegrowers. Climate and soilExtremely cold winters, long hours of sunshine and extreme temperatures limit vine yields. There are different types of soils: sandy loam linked to the planting of each variety by the vine grower, neutral pH and low organic matter, condition the aromatic phase, the structure and acohol content of the wines, which is high. VarietiesWhite Varieties: - Verdejo - Castilian Malvasia - Albillo real - Moscatel de grano menudo Red varieties: - Tinta de toro: it is the characteristic variety of this appellation, it adapts to the area with unique characteristics and personality. - Red Grenache WinemakingThe wines of the DO "Toro" are characterized by their important structure, for having a polyphenolic and tannic component, in relation to wines from other areas of the Duero. They are less acidic and have higher pH, and more ripe fruit tones sensorially.
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