This is a natural question, but I cannot imagine that Prima will affect San

This is a natural question, but I cannot imagine that Prima will affect San Roman at all. Again, I do not have all the information that I need to fully respond to your question, but my impression is that the following factors are relevant:

- The fruit comes from (1) Maurodos vineyards that have a soil composition that always has been considered not ideal for San Roman and (2) from purchased grapes.

- I don’t think there will be that much Prima produced. It will not be sold in Spain, and I got the distint impression that Aurelio Cabestrero, the American importer, wishes he can get a LOT more than he will get.

- I have complete confidence that Mariano would not compromise San Roman at all for this small and probably low-profit project.

Prima is no San Roman. We tried Prima with 2001 San Roman and the quality difference is obvious. But I still applaud the idea of this wine and look forward to enjoying it more. Even without San Roman-quality ingredients, Mariano can produce a very good wine that shows the bold character of Toro at attractive prices.