2023 Finca Villacreces Pruno

Incredible what a wine for this price. This Pruno from Finca Villacreces is still young but has a lot of potential for the coming years. Time and again, this beautiful wine scores very highly with the international wine press, and Finca Villacreces has proven that they can produce consistent quality year after year. In his review, Parker speaks of: "WOW - normally a wine like this costs between 75-150 dollars!!!" and speaks of "over-delivering".

Finca Villacreces is situated in an exceptional location in the Ribera del Duero, on the so-called “Milla de Oro” – the golden mile of the region. The estate borders directly on none other than Vega Sicilia, the most renowned winery in Spain. World-famous winemaker Peter Sisseck also used grapes from Villacreces in the past for his iconic Pingus wine. This location underscores the enormous quality potential of the Villacreces terroir. Since 2004, it has been part of the Artevino group of the Antón family, known from Rioja. The vineyards have been organically certified since 2017, and the entire range followed in 2021. They work with respect for nature and a focus on origin. You can find more information in the Winery tab.

Origin and terroir

The grapes for Pruno come from various plots within Ribera del Duero, sourced from three estates: Pinos Claros, Villacreces, and Valdelascuevas. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes and benefit from large temperature differences between day and night. The soils consist of sand, clay, and calcareous sublayers. This combination ensures ripe fruit, but also freshness and structure in the wine.

Grapes and vineyard management

The wine consists primarily of Tempranillo, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Merlot. The grapes come from vines planted between 1975 and 2001. Through organic cultivation and careful vineyard management, the balance between ripeness and freshness is maintained. Yields are controlled to achieve sufficient concentration without losing the character of the fruit.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel with selected, indigenous yeasts. This ensures a pure expression of the fruit. The wine then ages for approximately 12 months in oak barrels of various sizes, a small portion of which are new. During this period, sur lie aging also takes place, contributing to roundness and structure without overpowering the fruit.

Color, smell and taste

Deep ruby red in color. The aroma features ripe red and black fruit, with subtle spicy notes and light oak influence. On the palate, juicy and accessible, with fresh acidity and fine tannins. The fruit takes center stage, supported by a soft structure and an elegant finish.

Style and character

Pruno is known for its balance between fruit and structure. The wine is accessible and smooth, yet has enough depth to remain interesting. The combination of ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and light oak influence makes this a modern style Ribera del Duero.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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