Toro, Ahead of the Pack?

The rise of the Toro appellation to international stardom has earned its powerful red wines top accolades from wine critics, including 100-point perfect scores and three-digit prices. That raises the question about the potential of Toro wines to challenge neighboring Ribera del Duero and Douro as the leading wine region along the Duero River, or even as a leader regarding Tempranillo-based wines. In this blind tasting Toro wines will prove their mettle against top reds from these areas as well as from Rioja.