Winemaker Notes

The wine displays an intense cherry red color with a purplish rim and a complex, concentrated aroma reminiscent of roasted cocoa and coffee caramel, complemented by balsamic notes layered over red fruits such as cherries and blueberries, with an elegant mineral undertone. On the palate, it is fleshy and full-bodied, offering excellent structure, well-integrated ripe tannins, abundant fruit, and maturity, culminating in a long, complex finish marked by dark chocolate and balsamic hints of black licorice, with a lively freshness that invites continued enjoyment.

Professional Ratings

92 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
As I’ve often heard and seen in this vintage, the result of the 2022 Pruno has been much better than expected after a torrid summer and an early harvest. The wine keeps its balance and poise, its fruit-driven personality and the approachability from previous years. It has contained ripeness, 14.05% alcohol, clean aromas and a juicy and velvety texture. Highly drinkable. It’s a blend of 94% Tinto Fino, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot. 575,651 bottles, 10,000 magnums and 100 double magnums produced, so availability shouldn’t be a problem.

91 James Suckling

Attractive aromas of dark cherries, violets and subtle spices. It shows ripe, juicy fruit on a medium- to full-bodied palate, with a flavorful finish of ripe plums and Morello cherries.

90 Vinous
The 2022 Pruno blends 94% Tempranillo with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot, grown in Ribera del Duero and was aged 12 months in barrel. Black and red fruit, intense balsamic notes, forest floor and a touch of sun open on the nose, while oak stays in the background. The palate is slightly hollow, with robust tannins and high alcohol, offering a rugged profile reminiscent of youthful energetic vines.