{"product_id":"buy6-2019-benjamin-de-rothschild-vega-sicilia-pintia-toro","title":"Buy 6 - 2019 Benjamin de Rothschild \u0026 Vega Sicilia Pintia Toro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVega Sicilia\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Spain’s most iconic and prestigious wineries, with a rich history dating back to \u003cstrong\u003e1864\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here's a brief overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Spanish winemaker trained in Bordeaux, who brought with him French grape varieties like \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e. He planted these alongside the native \u003cstrong\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e (then called Tinto del País) in the \u003cstrong\u003eRibera del Duero\u003c\/strong\u003e region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery gained fame in the 20th century for producing some of Spain’s most celebrated wines, especially its flagship wine, \u003cstrong\u003eÚnico\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its complexity and extraordinary aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eÁlvarez family\u003c\/strong\u003e acquired Vega Sicilia, marking a new era of modernization and expansion. Under \u003cstrong\u003ePablo Álvarez’s\u003c\/strong\u003e leadership, the winery has maintained its legendary status while also expanding into other regions like \u003cstrong\u003eToro\u003c\/strong\u003e (with Pintia) and \u003cstrong\u003eRioja.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its name, \u003cstrong\u003eVega Sicilia\u003c\/strong\u003e has no connection to the island of Sicily. “Vega” refers to fertile river plains, and “Sicilia” is believed to reference \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Cecilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron saint of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePintia lies on the banks of the Duero River, within the DO Toro. The extremely cold winters and hot summers have an effect on the complex soils, which are rich in pebbles. It is therefore essential to pick the grapes at the right moment to preserve the fresh aromas and acidity of the wine. The vintage was hot and dry. It rained just before the harvest, which helped us to tame the powerful, concentrated and rustic skins. We gave the skins time to polymerise, but the priority was always to pick fresh grapes. This vintage was more about infusion than extraction. 15% of the wine was aged in large containers to preserve its fruitiness and freshness. It was a vintage of great concentration, so we had to limit the influence of the toasted oak in favour of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePintia 2019 is energetic, bold and full-bodied, but it is also silky. We had to work really hard to tame it, but we are proud of the result\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempos Vega Sicilia","offers":[{"title":"Set of 6 \/ 750ml","offer_id":51836822585656,"sku":null,"price":785.98,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5317\/0488\/files\/22_6357c9ee-0f0c-4920-a9f1-29f773477e82.jpg?v=1772086017","url":"https:\/\/1976winehours.com\/products\/buy6-2019-benjamin-de-rothschild-vega-sicilia-pintia-toro","provider":"1976 WINEHOURS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}