2020 Bodegas Vetus Flor de Vetus

This Flor de Vetus Tinto from Bodegas Vetus comes from the winery's vineyards located in the DO Toro, planted in 1990. The vineyards cover approximately 20 hectares and are situated at an altitude of 700 meters. The climate is continental with maritime influence. Vetus comes from the Latin word veto – vetare, meaning 'forbidden, not permitted'.

Vetus is located in the heart of the rapidly emerging Toro wine region. It exemplifies the potential of this region and the modern wines being produced there. Full of fruit and concentration. The Artevino Group (Vina Izadi, Villacreces, Orben) partners with Bodegas Vetus in Toro and chooses to produce wines based on the Tinta de Toro grape (the local Tempranillo). The favorite Pruno wine is the sibling of the Vetus. The Vetus is made from 100% Tinta de Fino (Tempranillo clone), which is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after harvesting. Subsequently, the wine ages for 9-10 months in 50% American oak and 50% French oak, of which 50% is new oak and 50% second-year oak.

The Flor de Vetus Tinto has a deep red color with purple hues. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with ripe red and black fruit on the nose. We detect notes of licorice, spices, coffee, and caramel. The palate is powerful and fresh at the same time. Very structured, and we were surprised that this Toro wine has a beautiful acidity. Clearly a modern style Toro where fruit takes center stage. The wine is well-structured and perfectly balanced, with an exquisite finish.

FUN FACT: In the Attachment tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick it up, you will also receive a nice discount.