{"product_id":"trus-pico-de-luyas-2020-ribera-del-duero-spain","title":"Trus Pico de Luyas 2020, Ribera del Duero, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003ePico de Luyas 2020 is a 100% Tinta Fina del País (Tempranillo) from vineyards at between 800m-850m altitude on soil of limestone \u0026amp; clay - the best aspects of Ribera del Duero!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hand picked with a double selection (in the vineyard and again in the winery) with the malolactic fermentation in new barrels, with daily battonage. All this helps to \u003cspan data-huuid=\"8160157224819287828\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincrease complexity and body and helps improve the rich aromas. It is aged in French Oak barrels, a mix of 225 litre and 500 litres ( 225 L is what we consider a standard barrel).\u003cbr\u003eBut enough of the nerdy, technical stuff - what does it taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePico shows in the glass with a dark, cherry colour but bright! It looks clean and bright despite the deep colour and offers great intensity on the nose - big rich black fruit (think blackberries \u0026amp; cherries) and a touch of liquorice. \u003cbr\u003eIn the mouth it is big and powerful, rich flavours but incredibly smooth. The integrated acidity appears perfectly balanced with the alcohol (very important in a wine at 15% Alc Vol).\u003cbr\u003eThe lovely round fat tannins help the long and lingering finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage has just been released so not all scores in but ..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 Points Penin Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRUS is an acronym for Earth, Oak, Grape and Sun (in Spanish! - Tierra, Roble, Uva y Sol) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePenin Guide says that it retails at €66.00 in Spain. They are normally 40-50% cheaper due to Duty \u0026amp; VAT so it's a steal here in Ireland!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc. Vol. 15%\u003cbr\u003eLast Tasted:  August 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WebWines IE","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52626581684455,"sku":"ihw1789309424395","price":46.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1110\/6791\/files\/trus-pico-de-luyas-2020-ribera-del-duero-spain_1.png?v=1789309432","url":"https:\/\/streetcladfashion.shop\/products\/trus-pico-de-luyas-2020-ribera-del-duero-spain","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}