Bodegas Pintia Pintia 0.375L

Toro is not a gentle region. The high plateau west of Valladolid, 700 meters above sea level, produces wines with structure and depth — and Pintia is one of the most compelling estates there.

Bodegas Pintia belongs to the Vega Sicilia group, which founded the winery in 1997 in the DO Toro. The vines grow on sandy, calcareous soil—a natural barrier against phylloxera, which is why many vines are still rooted on their own stems. Only Tinta de Toro , the local variety of Tempranillo, finds its way into the cellar here.

In the glass, the Pintia displays dark blackberry and plum, underpinned by cedarwood and a hint of roasted spices from its aging in French and American barriques. The body is dense, the tannins firm yet textured—no harsh finish, but a long-lasting, slightly earthy spiciness.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C, preferably open an hour before drinking
• Dishes: Leg of lamb with herbs, Ibérico ham, aged Manchego cheese
• Drinking window: ready to drink now, will easily last until 2028

The 0.375-liter bottle is well suited for two glasses at dinner — or as an introduction to a wine that you would like to see again in the full bottle afterwards.