Bodegas Campo Elíseo – Campo Elíseo Toro 2017 – Toro Spain

Campo Elíseo Toro 2017 is the estate’s flagship Tinta de Toro, made from 100% Tinta de Toro and aged 24 months in first-use French oak according to the winery’s same-vintage technical information.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Tinta de Toro
• Region: Toro D.O., Spain
• Vintage: 2017
• Aging: 24 months in first-use French oak
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry lead the profile, joined by toasted notes, subtle chocolate, firm tannins, and a long, structured finish with notable freshness and tension.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The flagship expression of Campo Elíseo in Toro
• Long aging in first-use French oak builds depth and structure
• Powerful yet balanced, with the freshness to support its concentration

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb
• Grilled ribeye
• Braised short ribs
• Aged sheep’s-milk cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Spanish Tempranillo
✓ Fans of structured Toro with serious oak aging
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, low-tannin reds

Scores

95 Points – Wine Enthusiast
90 Points – Robert Parker