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12 Frailes
12 Frailes is situated in Toro, a region in Castilla y León known for powerful, structured reds built on old-vine Tinta de Toro. The winery's Verdejo—a white wine from the aromatic, high-acid variety native to Spain's northwest—demonstrates the region's capacity for crisp, mineral-driven whites alongside its reputation for dark, concentrated reds. Wine Enthusiast has rated the Verdejo at 88 points. The wine reflects Toro's continental climate and the distinctive character of its terroir, where altitude and diurnal temperature swings shape both ripeness and acidity. Verdejo thrives in these conditions, yielding wines with citrus and herbal notes anchored by the region's signature minerality.
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