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Vega Sicilia : Pintia 2020

    Vega Sicilia : Pintia 2020

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    Parker | 94
    J. Robinson | 17
    Wine Spectator | 93
    J. Suckling | 95
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    Decanter

    Another accomplished vintage of Vega Sicilia's Toro project. Technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga says it was a challenging vintage, with elusive freshness. But ideal harvest timing and maceration management allowed him to deliver a balanced wine, with superbly integrated alcohol. Intense, expressive aromas of dark chocolate, dried black olive, prune and liquorice root mingle with Assam tea (for an elegant smoky allure) and crunchy blueberries. A pleasant rusticity, lined with dried sage, defines the grippy, savoury tannins. Long finish, spicy and earthy.

    Description

    Characteristics and tasting advice for Pintia 2020 from Vega Sicilia

    Tasting

    Nose
    The nose reveals complex aromas of blackberries, accompanied by elegant woodiness.

    Palate
    The palate is round and fleshy, dominated by flavors of black fruits, cocoa, fennel, and licorice. Notes of roasted dried fruits complete this aromatic palette.

    Service

    For optimal tasting, serve at 18°C.

    Cellaring

    Accessible today, this Pintia 2019 from Vega Sicilia can be cellared until 2034 to reveal its full aromatic palette. 

    A fresh and balanced wine from Castile-León

    The property

    Since its acquisition by the Álvares family in 1982, Vega Sicilia has continued to grow and establish its international reputation. Today, a continuous pursuit of excellence, a beautiful harmony with nature, rigorous and unwavering dedication make the Spanish estate a prestigious reference. Over the years, other vineyards like Pintia have come to embody and magnify the philosophy of Vega Sicilia. Thus, the extreme care given to the vines as well as the winemaking process results in great Spanish wines that come from unique lands.

    The wine

    In 2001, Bodega Pintia joined the prestigious Vega Sicilia estate, after extensive replanting of the vineyard and modernization of the infrastructure. The Pintia cuvée explores the terroirs of the Toro, a traditional wine region located near the Douro River. Its vineyard, divided into several plots over 96 hectares, extends to 700 meters above sea level on soils mixing clay, quartz, and pebbles. The extreme continental climate, marked by hot and arid summers followed by harsh winters, ensures optimal health of the grapes and exceptional taste quality. The vines, about 35 years old, are cultivated using sustainable farming practices, with meticulous attention paid to each stage of the vegetative cycle.

    Vinification and aging

    For Pintia 2020, the extraction was carefully controlled during fermentation to preserve the freshness of the fruit. The aging took place over 11 months in barrels and amphorae. The wine then benefited from a rest of 30 months in bottle before its commercialization, allowing the aromas to blend harmoniously.

    Blend

    100% tinto de Toro, a local variety of tempranillo.

    Vega Sicilia : Pintia 2020
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