Vega Sicilia 2012 Pintia (Toro)

Country: Spain / Pintia
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Vega Sicilia / Toro

An opaque purple color and charred, smoky aromas render this ripe-vintage Toro dark from the outset. Sandpaper tannins frame its dominant char and burnt toast flavors, while a base of black fruit holds it together. It’s all about oak and slamming tannins now, so cellar and drink from 2020–2030.