Tempranillo "Termes", Numanthia, Toro, ES, 2022

Professional consensus

The wine is generally viewed as an excellent-value introduction to the Numanthia portfolio. Critics consistently highlight:

• Ripe black fruit (blackberry, plum, cassis)
• Sweet spice, cocoa, and licorice notes
• Surprisingly refined tannins for Toro
• Good freshness despite its 15% alcohol
• Capability to drink now or age for several years

Overall assessment

Based on the major critics, the 2022 Termes sits in the 92–94 point range, which places it among the stronger value reds from Toro. A reasonable aggregated professional score would be approximately 93/100.

Drinking window

• Drink now with decanting (30–60 minutes).
• Likely to improve through 2028–2032 based on structure, old-vine fruit concentration, and prior-vintage performance.

Food pairings: grilled ribeye, lamb, venison, smoked meats, manchego, and hearty stews.

Winemaker Notes

Termes is a red wine from the Toro region, reflecting the vibrant spirit of this area. It stands out for its fruitiness, freshness, and complexity. With balanced balanced, it is perfect to enjoy young.