2023 Teso la Monja Alabaster

Teso la Monja Alabaster is one of the most distinguished wines from Toro, a benchmark release from one of Spain’s most acclaimed modern estates. Crafted by the Eguren family, it combines deep regional character with remarkable finesse, showing why Teso la Monja has become a reference point for powerful yet refined Spanish red wines.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Alabaster typically shows a dense, dark ruby color with impressive depth and concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, bringing together ripe black fruit, spice, mineral notes, and subtle oak influence, with a floral lift and a sense of graphite and earth that reflects its origin. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, yet polished, with concentrated dark berry flavors, fine-grained tannins, and a long, persistent finish. Despite its power, the wine is known for its balance and precision, and it has the structure to age beautifully over time, developing greater complexity with cellaring.

Production
Produced in Castilla y León, in the Toro area, Alabaster comes from old-vine material and distinctive vineyard sites that bring intensity, depth, and a strong sense of place. The region’s continental climate, with hot summers and large day-night temperature swings, helps preserve freshness in the grapes while encouraging full ripeness. Harvesting is typically done by hand, and vinification is carried out with great care to preserve concentration, purity, and aromatic detail.

Food & Serving
This is a wine that shines with richly flavored dishes such as grilled lamb, slow-roasted beef, venison, or game with earthy sauces. It also pairs well with mature hard cheeses and hearty Mediterranean cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended to allow the wine to open fully and reveal its layered aromatics and texture.

Producer
Teso la Monja is the Toro project of the Eguren family, one of Spain’s most respected wine dynasties, known for producing some of the country’s finest modern reds. The estate has quickly earned a strong reputation for elevating Toro through precision viticulture and elegant winemaking, and Alabaster stands as one of its most celebrated wines, praised for its combination of power, purity, and sophistication.

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