This wine bears the name of a village along the Duero.
Pintia is the latest addition to the Vega Sicilia dynasty (its first vintage was 2001).
The winemaking is led from beginning to end by the Vega Sicilia team.
Vinification
The grapes come from a selection of old Tinta de Toro vines (35 to 55 years old). Malolactic fermentation in barrels, then 11 months of ageing in French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels.
To serve
18°C in a large glass.
Trial analysis
Dark as ink, with youthful reflections.
At first, very expressive on the nose - gooseberry, leather, coffee.
Juicy, ripe fruit on the palate, with a good tannic structure. A second sip reveals the more austere personality of the Toro wines which made wine-lovers name them "Spain's black wines".
Best decant this wine if you want it to show its full character - finesse, balance, in short, its greatness.
A good example of a modern tempranillo and a wine of great potential.