Rompesedas

Toro is undoubtedly one of Spain´s premium red wine regions and these limited production wines explain why. Made from outstanding, organically grown Tinta de Toro grapes (Tempranillo) from 60 – 140+ year old, ungrafted, non irrigated vines with some of the world´s lowest yields. Rich yet surprisingly velvety, complex and rounded for Toro. This relatively new comer to the region is becoming one of Toro´s leading producers thanks to its outstanding high altitude old vines, minimum intervention winemaking and superb use of premium French and American oak.

Jesús Fernandez, native of Zamora decided to return to his home land after years of owning a successful shipping company, to follow his life long dream of making his own wine from the ancient vineyards that he was brought up amongst. Located in the El PEGO village in the most southern and highest part of the D.O TORO. Their boutique winery boasts state of the art technology which contrasts to the old vines surrounding it.

Winemaker Issac Fernandez assures every wine is true to the character of Toro whilst boasting a unique elegance and softness.Their young, dynamic team is fast becoming one of the rising stars in one of Spain ́s most exciting wine regions. Estate“Rompesedas” meaning “Broken Silk” was the name given to the specially made rope used to draw water from wells in the fields for the farmers use. Made of silk it often broke after excessive used hence the name Broken Silk.