Telmo Rodriguez - Pago la Jara, Toro

Pago la Jara, Toro

The Telmo Rodriguez estate in Toro is named after a Spanish breed of bull that is both elegant and powerful. The 19th century lower-case “g” typeface that appears on all the Toro wines is transformed, and modernized, by a bull horn. Along with a few other notable winemakers, Telmo was one of the first to rediscover vineyards of decades-old, bush-trained vineyards. He was a major force in elevating Toro to one of the most in vogue wine regions of Spain. The distinctive red soils produce a Tinto de Toro (the local clone of Tempranillo) with tremendous fruit concentration, ripeness, acidity, tannins and structure.  Pago la Jara is Telmo's flagship wine from Toro, made in minute quantities.  

  • 2006 Vintage

    From ungrafted vines of over 50 years of age, the grapes were trodden by foot, and then vinified (by native yeasts) in large, upright oak fermentation vats.  The wine then saw around 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French barriques as well as foudres. Opulent and dense, but with trademark balance and seamless style, Pago la Jara represents the world-class level the terroir of Toro can display.

    • “The purple-colored 2006 Pago la Jara (G) was sourced from ungrafted 50-year-old vines and aged for 18 months in barrique. The nose displays tons of spice, and a confiture of black fruits. Sweet, dense, and layered, it requires 3-5 years of additional cellaring. This opulent offering will be in its prime from 2013 to 2026.” 94 Points Wine Advocate

  • 2005 Vintage

    From ungrafted vines of over 50 years of age, the grapes were trodden by foot, and then vinified (by native yeasts) in large, upright oak fermentation vats.  The wine then saw around 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French barriques as well as foudres. Opulent and dense, but with trademark balance and seamless style, Pago la Jara represents the world-class level the terroir of Toro can display.

    • "It reveals a super-expressive aromatic array of toasty new oak, smoke, lavender, spice box, blackberry, and black cherry. A behemoth on the palate, this still tightly wound wine shows off a big mouthful of ripe, savory fruit, big tannins, exceptional density, and a decade of aging potential.” 92 Points Wine Advocate

    • “Inky violet. Concentrated blackberry and cassis aromas are complemented by oak spices, cola and musky underbrush. Vanillin oak comes up with air and carries onto the palate, adding sweetness to the dark berry and cherry liqueur flavors. A broad yet juicy wine with seriously deep dark fruit flavors and surprisingly fresh finishing minerality. This is handling the oak with a sure hand.”  92 Points International Wine Cellar