Pintia, Toro other_regions (from a parcel of

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This wine replaces Amarone in those declassified years

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

like a number of 2002s today

Pintia, Toro other_regions (from a parcel ofComparing the 2005 Pintia against the 2004, I prefer the aromatics of the 2005, which are beautiful pure, lifted red fruit, briar, a touch of smoke and minerals. The palate is very well balanced with supple ripe tannins and fine acidity. There is plenty of red berry fruit here lending the 2005 an attractive fleshy texture, although there is something slightly foursquare about the finish, with hints of spice, black tea and cracked black pepper on the