Toro Loco hails from Utiel-Requena, a high altitude wine region east of Valencia. Here, Mediterranean breezes and a wide swing between warm days and cool nights give the grapes plenty of time to ripen slowly while holding onto their acidity giving wines freshness and fruitiness in equal measure. The brand works with 3,000 winegrower families across the appellation and has built a reputation for genuinely fantastic value, picking up more than 100 medals over the past decade.
Within this region is a ‘superior’ zone, known for vineyards that produce low yields from ancient vines and where traditional growing methods are used. The ‘Superior’ red, our focus for tonight, is built around Bobal, the appellation’s signature grape. It’s blended with Tempranillo, giving you juicy spiced cherry and strawberry compote character with a touch of damson skin grip on the palate. It’s an unfussy, food-friendly red that doesn’t ask much of you beyond a Wednesday night and some simple tapas, which is exactly the point.
See more about Toro Loco and all their wines here.
Tonight’s Wines
Toro Loco White
95% Viura, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Made largely with the Viura grape and a splash of Sauvignon for zestiness, this white is crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus notes, crunchy green apple and a pretty, floral lift.
Toro Loco Rosado
100% Bobal
This is an elegant, pale and dry rosé with delicate notes of raspberry and cherry with hints of zesty citrus. Immensely refreshing and vibrant, this will cover a lot of food bases.
Toro Loco ‘Superior’ Fruity & Juicy Red
60% Tempranillo, 40% Bobal
A deceptively complex wine for its style, this red is immensely fresh, juicy and easy to drink, with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherries and a thirst-slaking mineral tang.
Find it for £5.79 at Tesco and Aldi in store.
THE TORO LOCO MENU - by Alex Forsyth
Avocado gazpacho shot
Empanadas
Padon peppers
Grilled chorizo
White bean stew with clams
Potato Tortilla
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BBQ pork flank
Watermelon and cured goats cheese salad
Baby potatoes with saffron aioli
Green salad
Toasted sourdough
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Asturian apple tart
Manchego and pears
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