WELCOME TO TXANTON
A company engaged in the importation, distribution and retailing of fine wines, premium foods and exclusive accessories. Operations are handled through the hub in Makati City where you can find a premium shop with Spanish restaurant and wine bar integrated. Txanton is considered the first jamoneria in the Philippines and it’s the ideal venue to immerse in learning about jamón iberico.
Winery: Bodegas Pintia
Country / Region: Spain / Toro
Date Winery was established: 1997
Grape Variety: Tinta de Toro
Year the vintage was first released: 2001
Alcohol Level / Volume: 15% / 750ml
Ratings: 93 pts CellarTracker
Good To Know: Pintia was another secret project of the world renowned winery, Vega Sicilia. Their goal was to set the bar for wines produced in the region, focusing primarily on eliminating the stigma of Tinta de Toro (a think skinned clone of Tempranillo) being an "all power, no finesse" wine, and elevating its aromatic purity and elegance, creating a unique style that would set the benchmark for contemporary wines in the region.
Vega Sicilia purchased the plots for Pintia secretly around 1997 and began experimenting and improving both their vineyard practices and their vinification methods. They released their first vintage of Pintia in 2001 and received critical acclaim and praise from critics and collectors alike. Today, Pintia has become known for having the style and class of a Vega Sicilia Group wine, but with the extra spicy, forceful presence that can only be found from the unique terroir of Toro.
The 2021 Pintia stands out as one of the finest and most complete releases in the estate’s history, showcasing a remarkably cool, elegant expression of D.O. Toro.
On the nose, the 2021 Pintia opens with an intense, expressive bouquet of wild blackberries, dark blueberries, and cassis, interwoven with floral violets, dark minerals, graphite, cocoa powder, and roasted spice.
