Pintia Toro 2019
SKU: 22966
750ml
$114.99
Climactically, Toro has always been a difficult region, with harsh winters and scorching summers making it tough for even the most experienced vignerons to keep their vines healthy and producing balanced wines. 2019 was a particulary challenging year as temperatures soared during the summer, and rainfall was minimal. For that reasons a larger part of the wine was made in stainless steel in order to preserve freshness, and The wine was aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.
Wine Enthusiast
- we96
Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of blackberry, Mission fig and dried Mediterranean herbs. Black currant, black cherry, mocha and licorice flavors are cloaked in a layer of sturdy tannins that flitter away and leave behind notes of ripe summer cherry and milk chocolate.
Vinous
- v92
The 2019 Pintia originates from Toro, and only 15% was aged in large oak foudres to preserve the fruit, while the remaining portion underwent maturation in both French and American barrels, with 70% being new. Garnet in color. The ripe fruit nose reveals blackberry, dried flowers and minty hints accompanied by an oaky layer. Rich and intense on the palate, the firm Toro tannins from a warm and dry year contribute to the concentrated and flavorful lingering finish.