El Titán del Bendito 2023
Organic red wine from Toro. Very old-vine Tinta de Toro aged for 20 months minimum in new French oak barrels.
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El Titán del Bendito 2023
Organic
Produced by bodega Dominio del Bendito, the wine El Titán del Bendito is a one-of-a-kind Spanish red wine from DO Toro.
The flagship wine of the winery, this varietal Tinta de Toro is crafted by the prestigious French winemaker Antony Terryn from ungrafted bushvines planted in Pago La Jara, an exceptional vineyard situated at 700 metres of altitude farmed following the principles of organic agriculture.
The grapes were hand-picked and meticulously selected both on site an on entering the winemaking facility. After that, they were fermented in epoxy-lined concrete tanks, with periodic pump-overs and punch-downs.
Once the process was completed, the red wine El Titán del Bendito 2023 was transferred into French oak barrels and aged for no less than 20 months, with periodic stirrings of the lees during the first months.
This organic red wine was bottled in June 2025.
One of the boldest wines produced in Spain, this red wine from Toro has a remarkable ageing potential.
It is essential to decant this Crianza red wine for a substantial period of time to fully enjoy it.
| Appearance | The red wine El Titán del Bendito is deep purple with a bluish rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This varietal very old vine Tinta de Toro is intense to the point of being intoxicating. Opulent, concentrated aromas of blueberries and bilberries, with luscious notes of bitter cocoa, black pepper, leather, spices and scrubland, intertwined with profound mineral and earthy aromas and some smoky and floral suggestions. Awe-inspiring. |
| Palate | This wine by Dominio del Bendito winery certainly lives up to its name. Massive, deep and almost "titanic" in size. There is an amazingly intense combination of black fruit and exotic spices, dense and meaty, with grippy tannins and a magnificent acidity. Despite its huge structure and weight, though, this organic red wine wine feels balanced and amazingly fresh, and it remains poised all the way to its never-ending mineral finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The lovers of bold Napa Valley Cabs. or Barossa Valley Shiraz wines should try the wine El Titán del Bendito 2023. This definitely belongs on the list of the world's best full-bodied reds. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | El Titán del Bendito 2022: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Peñín 96. El Titán del Bendito 2021: Enterwine 95. Parker 95. Peñín 95. El Titán del Bendito 2020: Enterwine 95. Peñín 95. El Titán del Bendito 2019: Enterwine 95. Parker 93. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Toro |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 16 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 20 |
| Parker's Score | 94/94+ |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Mono-Varietal | Tinta de Toro |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, bluefish, Cold meats, Cured cheeses, Cured duck breast, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Rosted piglet, Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Tinta de Toro |
