Vega Sicilia Pintia 2017

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Vintage: 2017

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Winery: Vega Sicilia
Varietal: Tempranillo
Wine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense
Wine Country Of Origin: Spain
State / Province: Castilla y Leon
Sub Region / AVA: Toro

Brand: Vega Sicilia

Wine Description

Pintia lies on the banks of the Douro River, within the Toro D.O. region. The extremely cold winters and hot summers influence its complex soils, which are mainly known for their significant pebble content.
This means that finding the perfect harvest period is key to ensure the wine conserves both its fresh aromas and acidity.
Harvest was from 6 to 17 September. It was a very short harvest without any stoppages to ensure maximum freshness in the wine. Extraction during fermentation was less intense compared to previous years, targeting elegance with few pump-overs.
We reduced the new American oak barrel percentage by 5 %, enhancing the effect of the lighter toasts. We also reduced malolactic fermentation in barrel by 10 %. The aim was to make the most elegant Pintia possible given the characteristics of this warm vintage.
Pintia 2017 has a juicier, sweeter balance, achieving harmony and a silky texture.

Additional information

Weight	3.5 lbs
Size	750ml

Reviews (2)

2 reviews for Vega Sicilia Pintia 2017

Rated 4 out of 5
WA – March 23, 2023
Toro (almost) didn’t suffer the frost of 2017 that decimated Ribera del Duero, and in that early harvest, the grapes for the 2017 Pintia were picked between September 6th and 17th trying to keep the freshness and acidity. They also did a softer extraction, reduced the percentage of wine that went through malolactic in barrel and used less American oak for the élevage, trying to achieve a more elegant wine. Still the wine is ripe, juicy, round and powerful at 15% alcohol, with a mellow palate with a pH of 3.9 and 4.5 grams of acidity. The wine matured in new and used oak barrels for 12 months. It feels quite fresh and harmonious, not showing any heat, not as fresh and atypical as 2016. It keeps the poise and the balance and has abundant but fine tannins. These wines repay time in bottle, and even if approachable now, it should get better with time. It’s like a refined version of the 2015. A triumph over the adverse conditions of the year.
Rated 4 out of 5
JS – March 23, 2023
Lots of spices and bright fruit for such a ripe, hot vintage. Some orange-peel undertones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Really nicely done. Another two or three years will soften it.

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Wine Advocate

Toro (almost) didn't suffer the frost of 2017 that decimated Ribera del Duero, and in that early harvest, the grapes for the 2017 Pintia were picked between September 6th and 17th trying to keep the freshness and acidity. They also did a softer extraction, reduced the percentage of wine that went through malolactic in barrel and used less American oak for the élevage, trying to achieve a more elegant wine. Still the wine is ripe, juicy, round and powerful at 15% alcohol, with a mellow palate with a pH of 3.9 and 4.5 grams of acidity. The wine matured in new and used oak barrels for 12 months. It feels quite fresh and harmonious, not showing any heat, not as fresh and atypical as 2016. It keeps the poise and the balance and has abundant but fine tannins. These wines repay time in bottle, and even if approachable now, it should get better with time. It's like a refined version of the 2015. A triumph over the adverse conditions of the year.

JS 95

James Suckling

Lots of spices and bright fruit for such a ripe, hot vintage. Some orange-peel undertones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Really nicely done. Another two or three years will soften it.

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Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia is widely recognized as the preeminent wine producer in Spain. Situated in the Ribera del Duero region, this estate is renowned for its rich and intricate red wines primarily crafted from the Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape variety. Among its notable offerings, the highly coveted Unico stands out as one of Spain's most prestigious and expensive wines. Spanning approximately 1000 hectares (2470 acres), the Vega Sicilia estate boasts around 210 hectares (520 acres) dedicated to vine cultivation. With a history dating back to 1864, well before the establishment of the appellation it resides in, the winery's current wine styles emerged in the 1910s. Since the Alvarez family assumed ownership in 1982, the estate's commitment to quality has yielded greater consistency. The... Read More