Tempos Vega Sicilia, Pintia Toro 2019Vintage 2019 Size 75cl ABV 15% Tasting Note The Toro region, 60 miles west of Ribera del Duero, is home to some remarkable 19th century vines, but at the turn of the 21st century still lacked a superstar bodega. This arrived in 2001 in the form of Pintia, where the Vega Sicilia team have succeeded in bringing freshness and ageability to the wine without sacrixcing the wild, potent character of the appellation. The sandy soils here are unfavourable to

Picpoul Jim but not as we know it

Eric did his time with established winemakers then made négoce wines with the fruit of like-minded purists

this is classic Chambolle

Pancrudo is an expression of selected vineyards around Badarán

so two thirds of the vines at Pintia grow on their own roots

fresh and medium sweet

producing aromatic and frequently quite intense styles of white which have been compared to Sauvignon Blanc

good depth of flavour with some balancing freshness and supple tannins

70% Grenache

Fermented with wild yeasts in large wooden barrels and stainless steel

developed flavours

Grapes can be blended from across the 40 villages of the Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits but can only be Chardonnay or Pinot Noir (Gamay and Aligote are excluded)