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Red Wine El Puntido 2020
Crianza red wine from Rioja. Varietal old-vines Tempranillo aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels and for 6 months in diposits.
Crianza. 21 Months in distinct containers
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Grapes Varieties: Tempranillo,
Wineries: Viñedos de Páganos
P 93
ñ 95
93
94
Availability: In stock
€47.90
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Produced by the Viñedos de Páganos winery, the wine El Puntido is sourced from a single parcel of Tempranillo vines. A 25-hectare vineyard with clay-limestone soils, El Puntido was planted in 1975 at roughly 600 metres above sea level, in the heart of DOCa Rioja.
After a meticulous harvest, followed by an exacting selection process, the grapes were destemmed and underwent a pre-fermentation maceration that lasted for 3 days at a constant 6 ºC. During that process, gentle pump-overs and punch-downs were performed on a regular basis.
The alcoholic fermentation of this Spanish red wine was carried out for a period of 10 days at 28-30ºC, with 2-3 pump-overs performed daily.
Then the wine El Puntido 2020 was macerated for 8 days and then it transferred into new French oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for 15 months.
Finally, this Crianza red wine was aged for 6 months in diposits before being bottled.
It is advisable to decant this red wine from La Rioja at least 1 hour before drinking.
This wine should have a long life in the bottle.
40,000 bottles produced.
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| Appearance | The red wine El Puntido is deep purple with a garnet rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Impressive aromatic intensity, with aromas of blackberries, amarena cherries and crème de cassis. As this Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa opens it shows nuanced balsamic remembrances, some mineral notions and hints of black earth, truffles and tar, combined with vanilla, clove and cardamom. |
| Palate | Full of volume, meaty and palate-coating. This wine of Viñedos de Páganos de Sierra Cantabria suggests flavourful wild berries entwined with balsamic notes, mineral remembrances and a cedary and peppery note. Very good acidity, bold tannins and long, elegant finish. Still young, with real potential for improvement. |
| Our personal opinion | The exuberant wine El Puntido 2020 is a first-class Rioja. The Eguren brothers really have a knack for Tempranillo. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | El Puntido 2017: Enterwine 93. El Puntido 2016: Enterwine 93. El Puntido 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 96. Tim Atkin 95. J. Suckling 95. Parker 93. El Puntido 2014: Enterwine 94. Peñín 94. Parker 92. Guía Proensa 97. Guía Gourmets 97. Anuario de vinos El País 94. El Puntido 2013: Enterwine 94. Peñín 94. Parker 93. El Puntido 2012: Enterwine 94. Peñín 95. El Puntido 2011: Parker 91. Peñín 95. El Puntido 2010: Parker 95, Peñín 95. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 21 |
| Parker's Score | 93 |
| Peñin Score | 95 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Mono-Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Civet, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
a work of beauty
If you're looking for depth and age-worthiness, stop and look no further. This is your wine.
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(Posted on 6 November 2018)
MR. PUNTIDO
Awe-inspiring. Pure greatness...
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(Posted on 5 June 2018)
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