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Vega Sicilia - Toro Pintia 2021

Vega Sicilia - Toro Pintia 2021

95+/100

Robert Parker

95/100

James Suckling

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

Spain
Tempranillo
spicy
elegant
an exceptional vintage
Rossini tournedos with truffles

"Vega Sicilia's only wine from the Toro region: critics agree that this is an exceptional vintage!"

"This wine is exceptional. The 2021 Pintia retains its characteristic power and density, while being more 'al dente' than previous vintages, with an opulent yet crisper fruit profile. It features soft, refined tannins, controlled power, a compact yet layered texture, and beautiful, well-integrated toasted notes. Plum, warm stone, and notes of faded violet add to its complexity. It is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and well-balanced Pintias of recent years, which is saying a lot. 2026–2040.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)

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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Pintia

Vintage

2021

Designation

Toro

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro)

Terroirs

Castilla y León region, a vineyard at an elevation of 700 meters on the banks of the Douro River, with vines averaging 35 years old and complex soils composed of numerous pebbles and clay

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Cold maceration for 5 days, with 100% of the fermentation taking place in oak barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 11 months in barrels and amphorae, then 2 years in bottles

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Deep purple color, very intense, with a brilliant sheen

Nose

Intense aromas of ripe, juicy fruit, with notes of blackberries, dried flowers, cedar, and coffee beans, along with pleasant hints of mint

Palate

Lively and rich, with a silky texture; a tannic structure that is robust yet fine-grained; flavors that echo those of the nose; a long, 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

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a Rossini tournedos with foie gras sauce, a lamb shank with orange, or a blue cheese...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The current vintage is the 2021 Pintia, an exceptional vintage in Toro, one of the best to date. It was harvested during a cooler year, which gives it greater 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 tanks, then aged partly in stainless steel tanks (15%), barrels, and casks with 75% new oak, for 11 months. Three rainy spells in September truly defined the vintage—which is unusual for the region—and were the icing on the cake of a cooler year. The wine is still more powerful than wines from Ribera or Rioja, with more punch, density, and abundant tannins, yet it maintains excellent balance and lovely freshness. This is a long-aging Pintia, similar to a 2018 but with more body. 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

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5/20

About the 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 yet crisp fruit profile. It features soft, refined tannins, controlled power, a compact yet layered texture, and beautiful, well-integrated toasted notes. Plum, warm stone, and notes of faded violet add to its complexity. It is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and well-balanced Pintias of recent years—and that is saying a lot. 2026–2040

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

Excellent and refined, it reveals deep, fresh aromas of blackberries, tar, dark minerals, cocoa powder, and roasted spices. Full-bodied, with firm yet refined tannins. Long finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2027.

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