Bright garnet-colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of anise, cassis and black raspberry with a touch of smoked charcuterie. In the mouth there are rich ripe fruit flavors and subtle floral tastes of dried lavender and crushed violet. It has a nicely round tannic structure and some pleasant grip in the midpalate. The satisfying finish offers soft notes of cherry and spice.

The 2020 Almirez comes from 41.7 hectares of vines ranging between 15 and 65 years of age. It fermented for 20 days, followed by malolactic in barrel and 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% of them new. The wine is quite approachable and has finesse; it's fine-boned, more fluid and refined than other years. The rains in August resulted in larger grapes with more juice, and the wine is quite approachable even at this young age. It's expressive, clean and powerful (the place is like that) and with 14.81% alcohol that goes unnoticed. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and some creaminess and spiciness from the time in barrel, developing some mintiness with time in the glass; later, there's more licorice and even aniseed and fennel aromas. 88,800 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2022.

The 2020 Almirez, sourced from La Jara, Villabuena del Puente and Valdefinjas vineyards in Toro, was aged up to 14 months in oak barrels. The warm year has left its mark on this wine. With a dark garnet hue, its nose reveals notes of wild herbs, blackberry and marmalade over a cedar layer. Rich and dry, the taut palate showcases reactive tannins and nuanced flavors, leading to a long-lasting finish dominated by black fruits. The 2020 Almirez bold and rich Toro wine.

A stylish red, offering hints of melted black licorice and mocha that underscore creamy cassis, eucalyptus and tar-tinged smoke. Chewy finish. Drink now through 2025. 80,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.