These are shallow soils with abundant limestone that gives a touch of austerity, especially early on, also because the village is closer to the Sierra Cantabria Mountains. The wine has notes of licorice, comes through as medium to full-bodied, with very elegant and polished tannins.RP
A red with blackberry and cherry aromas, as well as some slate and graphite. Medium body. Solid core of fruit and tannins. JS
$ 330
Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido Rioja 2019
RP
93
WS
93
The 2019 El Puntido was still very young and energetic, powerful with generous oak and plenty of tannins that need polishing and integration, which should be provided by the time in bottle. It has ripe berries and smoky notes, hints of shoe polish and a darker profile than the 2018 I tasted next to it and with incisive tannins. RP