More about the 2021 Bodegas Pinea '17' by Pinea Ribera del Duero: High above the Castilian plain, Pinea's vineyards command one of Ribera del Duero's most coveted landscapes. From this elevated terrain comes the 2021 "17," a Tempranillo of striking purity and tension. It captures everything that makes Pinea a modern Spanish icon: power without weight, depth without excess, and a sense of place so vivid you can almost feel the altitude in each sip. Pinea's vineyard team relies on organic and biodynamic principles to cultivate fruit that is both concentrated and vibrant, shaped by the region's intense sunlight and cooling nighttime winds. Their approach in the cellar mirrors that philosophy: thoughtful, minimal, and deliberate. Every step is taken to preserve the purity of the fruit, allowing "17" to express its origin with uncommon clarity. Nature's pace shaped the 2021 vintage into one of brilliance and composure. Slow, steady ripening preserved acidity and heightened aromatics. Fermentation in stainless steel maintained that purity, and two winters in French oak layered in subtle dimension without masking the wine's voice. What emerges is a Ribera del Duero of true distinction: rich yet lifted, polished yet dynamic, with a clarity that speaks directly to its mountain-born origins.