Dominio del Bendito El Primer Paso 2024 - Toro Red Wine

Dominio del Bendito is an independent winery established in 2004 within the Toro Denominación de Origen (Zamora, Spain), born from the passion of French winemaker and viticulturist Antony Terryn, with the support of his own family and the Schuller family. Terryn arrived in the region in 2003, introduced by his fellow Frenchman Jean François Hébrard, winemaker at Quinta Quietud, who encouraged him to settle in this exceptional land. The name "Bendito" — meaning blessed or happy in Spanish — perfectly encapsulates his personal journey of discovery. From the outset, Antony conceived his Dominio as a palette of terroirs: he carefully acquired small plots in one of the finest pagos in Toro and indeed all of Spain, La Jara, with the goal of composing his wines much like a painter before a canvas, always seeking to express the truest character of the land. Today the estate encompasses 21 hectares of Tinta de Toro, 80% of which are over 85 years old, including vines planted in the 19th century before the phylloxera outbreak. In terms of winemaking philosophy, the estate has practised organic viticulture from the very beginning, using traditional techniques, minimal sulphur and plant extracts, without enzymes or technological corrections. They draw inspiration from biodynamic practices they find meaningful, always prioritising vineyard balance and the authentic expression of Tinta de Toro. Among their most acclaimed wines are El Titán and Las Sabias, sourced from century-old vines and regarded as benchmarks for the region; Primer Paso, a superb introduction to Toro — powerful yet with a rustic, earthy character; and the rosé Perlarena, crafted from Tinta de Toro, Syrah and Verdejo, offering fresh and aromatic notes of raspberry, mandarin, grapefruit and anise. The winery produces between 60,000 and 70,000 bottles per vintage, standing among the most profound and elegant red wines of D.O. Toro.