Bodegas Pinuaga - Toledo

Bodegas Pinuaga, located on a plateau high (800m) above the Spanish region of Toledo, is a family-owned, organic winery with a rich history that dates back to 1960. The founder of the winery, Esther Pinuaga’s grandfather, built a facility in the center of the city as was traditional at the time. The first winery was lost upon his death, but the vineyards remained, and the Pinuaga estate, as we know it today, was built in the center of the vineyards.

Esther and the Pinuaga family are leaders in the organic farming movement in Spain. Esther is the co-founder and long-time President of the Spanish Association of Organic Winemakers and more recently is part of the movement founded to work for more respectful pruning.

Pinuaga Tinto 2021

60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo (a local Cencibel clone with smaller grapes and silky tannins) planted at 750-800 meters. 8 to 40-year-old vines from 2 single plots totaling 10ha.

Winemaking: Placed into stainless steel vats by gravity flow.  Spontaneous fermentation with minimal pump over and punch down.  Low total SO2 (25-30 mg/L).

Production: 2,500 cases

Pinuaga Nature 2021

100% Tempranillo (a local Cencibel clone with smaller grapes and silky tannins) planted at 750-800 meters. 22 to 65-year-old bush vines from 2 single plots totaling 10ha.

Winemaking: Placed into stainless steel vats by gravity flow.  Spontaneous fermentation with minimal pump over and punch down.  Aged 4 months in used, 300L French & American oak.  Low total SO2 (25-30 mg/L).

Production: 2,500 cases