2020 Vega Sicilia 'Pintia', Toro, Spain

73 in Top 100 Wines of Spain, 2024. Another combination of freshness and profoundness from Toro. Blackberries, graphite, ashtray, sandalwood, cocoa powder and dark olives on the nose. Fresh-veined, chalky tannins tighten the palate, with a nervy backbone. The tannins extend to a lengthy finish. Ripe but fresh. Drink from 2026.

95 Pts James Suckling