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93POINTS
17¼/20
Pegaso Barrancas de Pizarra 2011
Castilla-Leon, SpainTeam Rodriguez first discovered the slopes of Arrebatacapas while following the transhumance routes of the Cañada Real. It was love at first sight with the stunning landscape and the old garnacha vines that were growing wild with only nature’s help. That was in 1999. Since then, the team has recovered the slope of Arrebatacapas, described as “the most crucial slate landscape in all of Gredos.” Pegaso Barrancos de Pizarra was the first wine made, but not much later, after intensive site investigation, the team discovered other equally impressive individual blocks of granite-laced soil and Pegaso Granito was born. Today, Cebreros (a small region 90 minutes from Madrid) is not part of a recognized D.O., but both the Pizarra and Granito are seen as the children of extraordinary terroir that will surely be identified soon for the unique spots they are. Pizzaro is more expressive than Granito and slightly more receptive at this stage, mixing earthy, plum/cassis aromas that permeate the palate and express themselves in a more significant bolder style. On the palate spicy, dark plum fruit persists from front to back with perfect weight and length to match — a wine for connoisseurs.Tasted: 13 October 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
| AB | $50.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $51.95 | 750ml | Consignment - Lifford Wine and Sprits |
Grape: Garnacha
