2010 Pintia Pintia

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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WA 95 WE 93
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2013

The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like with black rather than red fruit, fine minerality and touches of graphite and cedar. The palate is...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, April 2016

Gritty, charred aromas rest on top of core blackberry and cassis scents. This is a blocky, stout number with firm tannins and serious structure. Charred blackberry and dark chocolate are the lead flavors, while this...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Toro
Vintage 2010
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

Pintia was born out of Vega Sicilia, a famous and legendary wine estate located in Ribera del Duero in the Valbuena de Duero in the province of Valladolid. It was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lacanda y Chaves, who brought cuttings of Bordelaise varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Pinot Noir from Bordeaux.

The estate changed hands several times before it was purchased in 1982 by the Alvarez family. By around 1995, Vega Sicilia was doing well and a new project, Alion, was well underway. After a year of careful study, the Alvarez family decided to focus another project on the Toro denomination of origin.

The family began to buy any old vineyards that were available, especially in the boulder-strewn San Roman Hornija wasteland created over millennia by the Duero River. Production experiments were carried out for another 4 years to determine the potential of the Toro wines. They concluded the most important aspects of Toro wine lies in preserving the fruitiness of the grape.

Grapes for Pintia are hand-harvested, double-sorted, then left in a cold chamber for 12 hours in order to preserve the intensity of the fruit. Cold maceration is carried out for 5 days prior to fermentation in oak wood vats, before aging in 70% French and 30% American oak for 12 months.

The wine is intense in color and depth, cherry red in tone with purplish hues. On the nose, Pintia is broad, very clean, expressive and elegant on the nose, with a great fruit intensity. The palate shows great structure and a excellent tannin, yet is also fresh and pleasing on the palate.

The 2010 Pintia Pintia is a remarkable red wine from the Toro region of Spain. With a deep, intense red color, this wine is visually striking and exudes elegance. The nose is reminiscent of a Bordeaux-style wine, showcasing black fruit aromas that are complemented by hints of graphite and cedar. The bouquet is refined and sophisticated, inviting you to explore its complexities.

On the palate, the 2010 Pintia Pintia reveals its true character. Medium-bodied and well-structured, this wine boasts plump, rounded tannins that provide a velvety texture. The precision and finesse displayed on the finish are remarkable, showcasing the exceptional breeding of this wine. It is clear that this is a classic Pintia, demonstrating both power and refinement.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2010 Pintia Pintia an impressive score of 95 points. The publication describes it as a wine that already exhibits great breeding and sophistication. The Wine Enthusiast also recognized the quality of this wine, giving it a score of 93 points. They note its blocky and stout nature, with firm tannins and serious structure.

The flavor profile of the 2010 Pintia Pintia is rich and complex. Gritty, charred aromas overlay core blackberry and cassis scents, creating a captivating sensory experience. As you savor this wine, you will discover notes of dark chocolate, toast, and mocha on the finish. The drying and tannic nature of the wine ensures that it will age gracefully, making it a perfect choice for cellaring.

With an alcohol percentage of 15.0%, this red wine is bold and full-bodied. It is best enjoyed alongside hearty dishes such as grilled meats or aged cheeses. The 2010 Pintia Pintia is a wine that embodies the essence of Toro, showcasing the region's exceptional terroir and winemaking expertise.