Winery: Bodegas Pintia

Country / Region: Spain / Toro

Date Winery was established: 1997

Grape Variety: Tinta de Toro

Year the vintage was first released: 2001

Alcohol Level / Volume: 14.5% - 15% / 750ml

Ratings: 95 pts Robert Parker (2016)

Decanting Time: Decant for 2 to 2 and a half hours and serve at 15 - 18°C.

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton over 2025. We guarantee Txanton stocks are imported and maintained on a proper storage with right temperature and humidity.

Good To Know: Pintia was another secret project of the world renowned winery, Vega Sicilia. Their goal was to set the bar for wines produced in the region, focusing primarily on eliminating the stigma of Tinta de Toro (a think skinned clone of Tempranillo) being an "all power, no finesse" wine, and elevating its aromatic purity and elegance, creating a unique style that would set the benchmark for contemporary wines in the region.

Vega Sicilia purchased the plots for Pintia secretly around 1997 and began experimenting and improving both their vineyard practices and their vinification methods. They released their first vintage of Pintia in 2001 and received critical acclaim and praise from critics and collectors alike. Today, Pintia has become known for having the style and class of a Vega Sicilia Group wine, but with the extra spicy, forceful presence that can only be found from the unique terroir of Toro.

Tempos Vega Sicilia Pintia 2017nshowcases the elegance of Toro’s Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) from 35-year-old vines, hand-harvested and carefully vinified to balance richness and finesse. Aged for 12 months in French and American oak, it reveals ripe dark fruits, subtle spice, and a silky texture with a long, harmonious finish. Approachable now yet built for ageing, this bold and expressive red pairs beautifully with grilled meats, game, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.