"This wine is exceptional. The 2021 Pintia retains its characteristic power and density, while being more 'al dente' than previous vintages, with an opulent but crisper fruit profile. It has soft, refined tannins, controlled power, a compact but layered texture, and beautifully integrated toasted notes. Plum, warm stone, and notes of wilted violet add to its complexity. This is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and well-balanced Pintias of recent years, which is saying something. 2026-2040." (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Very intense purple color, brilliant disc
Nose
Intense aromas of ripe, juicy fruit, scents of blackberries, dried flowers, cedar, and coffee beans, with pleasant menthol notes.
Mouth
Lively and opulent, silky on the palate, tannic structure with body but fine-grained, flavors echoing those on the nose, long and concentrated finish, impressive aromatic finesse.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a Rossini tournedos with foie gras sauce, orange-glazed lamb shank, blue cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The current vintage is Pintia 2021, an exceptional year in Toro, one of the best to date. It was harvested during a cooler year, giving it more freshness despite its 15% alcohol content, with a pH of 3.83 and an acidity of 4.7 grams. It fermented in stainless steel and oak vats, then matured partly in stainless steel vats (15%), barrels, and casks with 75% new oak for 11 months. Three rainy spells in September really made the vintage, which is unusual in the region, and were the icing on the cake of a cooler year. The wine is still more powerful than the wines of Ribera or Rioja, with more punch, density, and abundant tannins, but with very good balance and lovely freshness. This is a long-aging Pintia, like a 2018 with more weight. A total of 235,355 bottles, 13,944 half-bottles, 6,535 magnums, and a few larger formats were produced. It was bottled in April 2023. 2026-2036
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5/20
About wine:
This wine is exceptional. The 2021 Pintia retains its characteristic power and density, while being more "al dente" than previous vintages, with an opulent but crisper fruit profile. It has soft, refined tannins, controlled power, a compact but layered texture, and beautifully integrated toasted notes. Plum, warm stone, and notes of wilted violet add to its complexity. This is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and well-balanced Pintias of recent years, which is saying something. 2026-2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About wine:
Excellent and refined, it reveals deep, fresh aromas of blackberries, tar, dark minerals, cocoa powder, and roasted spices. Full-bodied, with tight but fine tannins. Long finish. Drink from 2027 onwards.
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