{"product_id":"2020-paganos-el-puntido-magnum","title":"2020 Paganos El Puntido Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Paganos El Puntido Magnum is a powerful, single-vineyard Tempranillo from the high-altitude slopes of Rioja Alavesa. Sourced exclusively from the historic El Puntido vineyard planted in 1975, this is a robust yet remarkably polished red with real cellaring pedigree. In magnum format, it offers an especially ageworthy expression of one of the Eguren family’s most acclaimed terroirs, combining depth, precision, and a distinctly mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, El Puntido 2020 shows a deep, opaque garnet core with a vivid ruby rim, signaling both concentration and youth. The nose is generous and layered: intense aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and dark plums mingle with notes of crushed stone, graphite, and a subtle liquor-like richness. As it opens, nuances of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, grilled toast, and black licorice emerge, underpinned by hints of white flowers, dried herbs, leather, and sweet spice from its time in new French oak.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied and structured, yet impressively refined. Dense, ripe black fruit is framed by vibrant acidity and finely grained, rounded tannins that feel powerful but polished. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, and blackberry compote are layered with cocoa, espresso, toasted bread, vanilla bean, and a savory, mineral-driven finish that reflects its calcareous clay and stony subsoil. The length is long and persistent, with the oak beautifully integrated into the fruit. While already enjoyable with ample air, this magnum is built for the long haul and will evolve gracefully for at least 10–15 years, with peak drinking expected from 2025 through around 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Puntido is a 25-hectare single vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, perched at about 600 meters above sea level on calcareous clay soils over a deep, sandy, stony subsoil that forces the vines to root deeply. Planted in 1975 at high density, the vines naturally produce low yields—around 18.2 hl\/ha, roughly half of what is permitted—resulting in exceptional concentration. The estate is farmed organically with deep respect for the environment and the vine’s natural biorhythm, using biological fertilization every second year. Harvest is carried out entirely by hand, with meticulous selection of perfectly healthy, fully ripe Tempranillo grapes picked into small crates at the end of September. After a cold pre-fermentation maceration of about three days at 6°C with indigenous yeasts from the estate’s own vineyards, fermentation proceeds gently over roughly 10 days at controlled temperatures of 28–30°C, with very light pump-overs and aeration to achieve full yet elegant extraction. A post-fermentation maceration of approximately eight days follows before the wine is transferred to new French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine then ages for about 16 months in new French oak, followed by 6 months in stainless steel and a further year of bottle aging before release—around three and a half years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a gastronomic wine that shines with richly flavored, refined meat dishes. Think roasted lamb shoulder with herbs, dry-aged ribeye, grilled Iberico pork, slow-braised beef cheeks, venison with wild mushrooms, or duck with a dark berry reduction. It also pairs beautifully with truffled dishes, aged Manchego or other firm, mature cheeses, and hearty oven-baked casseroles. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) for optimal balance of fruit and structure. Given its youth and concentration, decanting is strongly recommended—60–90 minutes for early drinking—to allow the wine to fully open and for its complex layers of fruit, spice, and minerality to emerge in this magnum format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViñedos de Páganos is an exclusive, terroir-focused estate within the renowned Hermanos Eguren family of wineries, one of the leading names in modern Rioja. Located in Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, the estate was created to showcase high-altitude, single-vineyard expressions of Tempranillo that combine traditional know-how with a more precision-driven, contemporary style. The Eguren family has been growing grapes and crafting wine for generations and is widely respected for its pioneering work in identifying and nurturing some of Rioja’s finest vineyards. Viñedos de Páganos, and particularly the El Puntido vineyard, has helped redefine the quality potential of Rioja Alavesa, earning international acclaim for its powerful yet finely sculpted wines that speak clearly of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paganos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251821367633,"sku":"GCW-PUNT-20005-2","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_Paganos_El_Puntido_Magnum.png?v=1783441630","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-paganos-el-puntido-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}