2014 Bodega Pintia Toro D.O. Pintia, Castilla y Leon

2014 Bodega Pintia Toro D.O. Pintia, Castilla y Leon

2013 Bodega Pintia Toro D.O. Pintia, Castilla y Leon

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PINTIA136
93
Pintia is located on the banks of the Duero River, within the Toro Appellation of Castilla y Lion wine region. The extreme weather conditions, very cold in the winter and intense heat in the summertime, act upon its complex soils characterized by large amount of pebbles.
As part of determination to achieve the elegance of a Vega Sicilia, it is essential to choose just the right time to harvest so as to safeguard the freshness of aromas and the wine's acidity.
During the ageing process, the aim to fine-tune its personality by undertaking malolactic fermentation in 70% French oak barrels, 25% American oak and 5% Hungarian oak, later resting in the bottle until it is perfect for drinking.
Pintia 2013 (100% Tinta de Toro/Tempranillo variety, average age 35 years) is a wine of great colour intensity and profound layers. It has a frank and expressive nose and intense fruity aroma mixed with a subtle woodiness. This vintage offers a very noticeable structure and personality. It is remarkably fresh, energetic, elegant, with a long journey ahead of it.

‘The challenge in Toro is to achieve the elegance usually linked with the name of Vega Sicilia, and with the 2013 Pintia, it's achieved by fine-tuning the harvest date to maintain the freshness of aromas and acidity of the wine. The grapes were picked between September 26th and October 10th and fermented after a cold soak. Malolactic occurred in 70% French barrels, 25% American oak and the remaining 5% in Hungarian barriques. It's a more elegant year for Pintia, as cooler vintages usually help counterbalance the natural power of Toro. It's also a lighter year with good freshness, and this showed a fine thread on the palate and was nicely textured, elegant within the rusticity of the zone. It was bottled in April 2015.’
93 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Drink: 2018-25, September 1 2018, The Wine Advocate
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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Country Spain
Region Castilla y Leon
Varietals Tinta de Toro/Tinta del País/Tempranillo
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 93
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