2014 Pintia
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The 2014 Pintia matured in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels for approximately one and a half years. It is a slightly riper year than 2013, and the wine is more powerful but at the same time I found it extremely aromatic, expressive and open, quite typical from Toro. It is a more elegant style, with less rusticity, and the tannins are fine-grained, present and quite abundant but also quite round. It has a great mouthfeel, with the wild berry, aromatic herbs and spicy flavors lingering in your mouth. This is a great vintage for Pintia. With time in the glass, it still shows some smoky undertones that make it feel quite young. 177,477 bottles and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in April 2016.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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Jammy but superbly complex with fireside smoke, fresh cherry and sweet vanilla spice. Beautifully done, with fruit that combines candy and stewed character with a lovely freshness. Super-fine tannins, full body but no excess baggage. So much more subtle and elegant than the Toro archetype. Reminds me of great Australian Shiraz in many ways. (RH)
About the producer
Vega Sicilia is undoubtably Spain’s most famous winery; a true icon in fine wine with a history dating back to 1864.