Vega Sicilia, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) “Pintia” 2019 ($90, La Buena Vida)

Tempos Vega Sicilia, famed for its iconic estates, includes Vega Sicilia and Alión in Ribera del Duero; Macán—a partnership with Benjamin de Rothschild—in Rioja; Oremus in Tokaj, Hungary, and Pintia in Toro. Far from your typical Tempranillo, Pintia—made from the local Tinta de Toro sub-variety—unleashes a captivating bouquet of cedar, cigar box, tart red berries, and violets. The palate reveals a richly layered profile of baked dark plum and warming spice, framed by firm tannins. A plush mouthfeel and vibrant acidity provide balance and structure, culminating in a long, resonant finish.
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