HISTORY

ORIGIN

Wines with tradition

A journey that began before the Romans and continues in our time.

History

Inception

Toro wines have a long tradition. They predate the Roman settlements and crossed the ocean with Christopher Columbus.

A prized asset during the Middle Ages, Toro wines were even granted royal privileges that allowed them to be sold in cities where other wine sales were prohibited.

These wines filled royal cellars and ships that would reach the New World.

D.O. Toro Wines History

DID YOU KNOW THAT...?

...Toro wine sailed with Christopher Columbus on his voyage of discovery?

It was the first wine to reach the Americas.

HISTORICAL FACTS

A journey through History with Toro wines

Roman-HELMET

Pre-Roman times

The origin of Toro wines predates the Roman settlements.

CHRISTOPHER-columbus

Middle Ages

Toro wines have royal privileges. They even reached the New World!

EPIDEMIC

19th century

Large amounts were exported to compensate for the wine shortage caused by phylloxera.

BIRTH-Toro

1932

In a decree under the 2nd Republic, Toro was officially recognised as a Designation of Origin.

D.O. Toro History

1987

This was the year in which the current D.O. Toro was founded.

During the 19th century, large quantities were exported to France to compensate for the wine shortage due to the phylloxera epidemic.

In the 1970s, the first steps were taken to create what would become the Toro Designation of Origin, which culminated in 1987.

 

Today, the Regulatory Board of the Toro Designation of Origin guarantees the quality of 63 wineries.

Their evolution over the past few decades has brought them acclaim from wine critics in Spain and around the world.

TINTA DE TORO

Native and unique

In addition to our quintessential grape, in Toro we have 
other varieties that give shape to our wines. Discover them!