El Titán del Bendito 2021 Magnum - DO Toro Red Wine
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Vintage
2021
Grape varieties
Tinta de Toro
Alcohol content
16,5% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
Magnum
Region
Toro
Wine type
Red
“Bold, terroir-driven Tinta de Toro in an impressive Magnum format — the full power and soul of DO Toro by Dominio del Bendito.”
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Nose
Púrpura profundo
Palate
Mora, zarzamora, frutas negras, regaliz, lavanda y vainilla
Finish
Boca envolvente, poderosa, equilibrada, mineral y de largo potencial de guarda
El Titán del Bendito 2021 Magnum is a statement wine from Dominio del Bendito, one of the producers helping redefine what the DO Toro appellation can offer to the world of premium Spanish wine. Bottled in a 1.5-litre Magnum format — a size that not only commands attention at the table but allows for a slower, more harmonious evolution in bottle — this 2021 vintage is crafted entirely from Tinta de Toro, the local expression of Tempranillo that thrives in the sandy, ancient soils of this windswept Castilian plateau.
Toro is a region of extremes. Harsh winters and scorching summers push the vine to produce thick-skinned grapes with remarkable concentration and depth. The result, when handled with care, is a terroir-driven red wine of real substance: structured, age-worthy, and unmistakably rooted in its land. Tinta de Toro, with its naturally high pigmentation and generous extract, delivers wines that are deeply coloured, fruit-forward yet complex, with the kind of grippy tannins that speak of genuine character rather than overworked winemaking.
For those looking to buy El Titán del Bendito online, the Magnum format adds an extra dimension: wines in large format age more gracefully, developing secondary nuances over time while retaining their primary fruit richness. This makes the 2021 Magnum an excellent choice both for immediate enjoyment and for laying down.
On the palate, expect ripe black fruit — plum, blackberry, a hint of cassis — alongside warm spice and a full-bodied mouthfeel typical of the best red wines from Toro. The finish is long and persistent, with well-integrated tannins that give structure without austerity.
At the table, this wine is a natural partner for grilled red meats, slow-braised game, roast lamb, or aged hard cheeses. If you are exploring premium Spanish wines from lesser-known but extraordinary regions, DO Toro and El Titán del Bendito 2021 Magnum deserve a prominent place on your shortlist. Available online at Mercado 46 with European delivery.
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The Winery
Founded in 2004
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.
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