Ratings
JS 93 · RP 93 · WE 93
Identity
| Producer | Vega Sicilia |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Crianza |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright red ruby color |
| Aroma | Aromas of ripe black fruits including blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry; spicy notes of black pepper, clove, cinnamon; balsamic touches, licorice, blond tobacco; subtle floral hints and minerality; faint volatile twist. |
| Palate | Full-bodied, lush, opulent and juicy with abundant, slightly dusty tannins; sweet black fruit flavors with high ripeness; compact and voluminous with warmth and high alcohol; firm, velvety tannins integrating mineral and undergrowth notes; balanced with freshness and elegance. |
| Finish | Long, deep, and persistent finish with spicy, fruity, and mineral notes; lasting taste with spicy finish; elegant and refined. |
| Food Pairing | Grilled steak, roasted lamb, slow-cooked stews, aged Manchego cheese, grilled vegetables |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
| Aging Potential | 15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 15.5 |
| Total Acidity | 4.4 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| pH | 3.9 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in oak barrels: 70% new French oak, 30% American oak; 10% used barrels; 10% stainless steel; 5% clay amphorae; reduced new American oak and lighter toasts; malolactic fermentation mostly in stainless steel with 10-20% in oak barrels. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel and oak vats with temperature control; cold maceration for 5 days in oak vats; malolactic fermentation mainly in stainless steel tanks with some in oak barrels. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 700 |
| Soil | Poor, stony, sandy soils with a mosaic of pebbles, sands and red clays |
| Vine Age | 40 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand, placed in 12-kg boxes, then kept in cold chamber for 12 hours to preserve fruit intensity. Double selection process in winery to discard defective clusters and berries. |
Interesting facts
| Pintia is a young, intense, and groundbreaking wine that reinterprets Vega Sicilia culture with modernity and elegance. It is made from old vine Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) grapes grown in a unique terroir with poor, stony, sandy soils and marked temperature contrasts. The 2020 vintage was powerful and concentrated, with careful harvest timing and reduced extraction to preserve freshness. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |