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Date Printed: 5/22/2013
Numanthia Termes 2008
Numanthia Termes 2008
 (search item no. 105723)
International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $28.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2007 Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 96 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2003 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2002 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Bright cherry-red in color with light purple tones. The aroma is very elegant and lively aromas, rich and complex. Fresh, fruity notes (black fruits, raspberry, dark sherry), nicely integrated with spices, tobacco & toasted aromas (vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon). The palate has a silky texture, concentrated, well structured and very elegant. The finish is long and complex, with spices, tobacco, raspberries and blackberries notes.

100% Tinta de Toro

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About Numanthia:

 Numanthia is located in the Toro region of Spain. Its four vineyards are located along the south bank of the Duero River.

The wine is named after a legendary Spanish city that was destroyed (after 20 yrs of resistance) by Roman legions. It is to Spain what the hilltop village of Masada is to Israel: a monument of history. Its 40 hectares of land are covered with an abundance of elements derived from the disintegration of Pliocene grit, clay and limestone.

Numanthia's first vintage was produced in 1998 and received a 95-point rating from Robert Parker. Since then, the Toro region has been producing wines that have begun to rival those of Spain's richest wine-producing regions of Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Priorat.