Finca Villacreces "Pruno" Tempranillo 2017 - 1.5L MAGNUM -
(Ribera del Duero, Spain) - [JS 93] [JD 92] [VM 91] [DM 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:
Deep, black cherry color. Aromas of red fruit embodied with toffee oaky hints from the aging in French barrel revealing a sweety and fruity wine on the mouth. Reminiscences of ripen fruit and liquorice. It offers a pleasant and soft aftertaste.

VINEYARD: It comes from 64 hectares of owns vineyards located in the state of Finca Villacreces.

GRAPE VARIETIES: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

AGING: 12 months in 3-year-old French barrels (Darnajou and Taransaud).

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"Aromas and flavors of blueberries and black licorice here. Full body. Integrated tannins give the wine form, but don’t impose too much. Better in 2021." (Jun 2019)

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"From sandy, chalky soils, (these grapes previously went into Flor de Pingus), the 2017 Pruno is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 12 months in used barrels. It offers loads of blackberries, black raspberries, toasted spice, and hints of oak as well as some graphite in a ripe, concentrated yet pure style. It’s a beautiful wine, developing a touch of minerality with time in the glass, and has both richness and freshness." (Apr 2019)

92 Points - Gismondi on Wine:

"Grupo Artevino was founded by the Anton Family, who came to wine via the restaurant world. The family owns the Michelin starred Zaldiaran. The first venture in the wine world was Bodegas Izadi in Rioja, and over the next decade they added Villacreces (Ribera del Duero), Vetus (Toro), and Orben (Rioja). The wine is delicious, and one you want to drink to the finish. I’m told the grapes used to go into Flor de Pingus. The blend is 90/10 tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon, with 12 months of oak ageing. There is a sense of fruit purity and minerality here, with noticeable tannins, but it's more dense than grippy. Best with any grilled entrée. Super value."

91 Points - Vinous Media:
"Deep violet. Aromas of dark berries, licorice and peppery spices; a floral nuance builds in the glass. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering gently sweet black raspberry and cherry cola flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Finishes supple and long, with subtle tannins and a repeating tobacco note." - Josh Raynolds (Feb 2021)

90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, from an estate that borders Vega Sicilia. Dense blackcurrant, cherry and bramble fruit with liquorice and tarry mineral notes. The bright, high-toned cherry-liqueur streak keeps it fresh." - TG (Sep 2020)