Pinto Winery.
A big promise (Photo: David Silverman)
Pinto Winery is one of the biggest promises of the local wine industry.
It was founded by the brothers Jimmy and Sam Pinto and is based in Yeruham.
A new vineyard was planted near the city and will be fortified for the first time next year, based on Mediterranean grape varieties.
For the current vintage, the winery's first, the grapes were taken from different vineyards in the Negev.
The wines themselves are professionally signed by the gifted winemaker Yaakov Oria, who has significant past acquaintance with grapes from the Negev.
You can't mistake Uriah's stamp when you taste his wines.
They are endowed with a unique, completely non-standard character, which less experienced sippers may be reluctant or not understand what and why the fuss is about.
As mentioned, it will be fascinating to taste the first wines from the vineyard planted in Yeruham, sometime in a year.
But one cannot ignore the winery's statement of intent, based on wines from vineyards in the Ramat Negev and the Negev Mountains.
They show aromaticity, good fruit, usually not tropical, minerality and good dryness.
All are restrained in their fruity profile and not full of barrel-derived congestion (Uria works in some of the wines with barrel staves instead of whole barrels).
The pricing reveals wines whose value for money is good and above, and so is their gastronomic value.
These are distinct food wines, unlike Choponi wines.
We should congratulate the new venture and wait with great anticipation for next year's harvest, from the vineyard in Yeruham, which is a great promise.
for life!
Pinto, Rosa 2021 (Photo: Public Relations)
Pinto, Rosa 2021
It's impossible without a few words about astringents:
Shiraz-based rosé, Cabernet Franc and Marsallan from Meboruch and Omar vineyards in the Ramat Negev.
Bright pink color.
On the nose black fruit, citrus and spices.
Light-medium body.
12% alcohol by volume.
Some?
89 shekels.
Best suited for:
salads, tartare, ceviche, pastas, chicken.
What the reviewer says: a
light, fresh rosé, with happy but restrained fruit, good dryness and a high gastronomic factor.
Value for money:
3/5 (not bad).
In four words:
for the warm days that are still here.
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Pinto, Shiraz 2021 (Photo: Public Relations)
Pinto, Shiraz 2021
It's impossible without a few words about astringents:
100% Shiraz from the Spirits Vineyard and a jujube vineyard in Mitzpe Ramon and Meborech and Omar vineyards in the Negev Mountains.
The strains were fermented separately.
8 months aging in stainless steel tanks on staves (barrel bars), as opposed to wooden barrels.
Red-oval color.
On the nose black and red fruit, a touch of smoke and spices.
Medium-full body.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Some?
89 shekels.
Best suited for:
carpaccio and beef tartare, "on the fire".
What the reviewer says:
Shiraz with distinct boat tendencies, ie: fruit not loaded, noticeable seasoning, dryness and not rounded contours.
The sourness is significant here, along with a touch of smoke.
A wine with uniqueness and character, in which the desert is very evident.
The restraint and lack of extroversion make it very gastronomic.
Value for money:
3.5/5 (good).
In four words:
Shiraz from the desert, which is full of character.
Pinto, Chardonnay 2021 (Photo: PR)
Pinto, Chardonnay 2021
It is impossible without a few words about astringents:
100% Chardonnay from a juniper vineyard in Mitzpe Ramon (the Negev Mountains) and Meborech and Omar vineyards in the Ramat Negev.
The wines from the different vineyards were split into several fermentations.
50% of the wine was aged for 4 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels (300 liters).
Straw golden color.
On the nose white fruit, spices and a slightly smoky aroma.
Medium-full body.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
Some?
89 shekels.
Best suited for:
fish, seafood, chicken.
The reviewer's words:
Yaakov Oria is a winemaker who likes to play.
Here he connects Chardonnay wines from different vineyards that have gone through vinifications that are not the same before being concentrated.
The result is fascinating.
Basically, a blend of one variety with great acidity, great cleanliness, a touch of spices and smokiness, and a lot of character and style.
Inhale!
Value for money:
4.5/5 (excellent).
In 13 words:
It's hard to think of other local dry bricks with an excess of 90 that provide such value.
Pinto, Malbec 2021 (Photo: PR)
Pinto, Malbec 2021
It's impossible without a few words about astringency:
100% Malbec from the Spirits vineyard and a juniper vineyard in Mitzpe Ramon and Meborech and Omar vineyards in the Ramat Negev.
Fermentation separately for grapes from the different vineyards and aging on "staves" (barrel poles).
Dark red color, tending to opaque purple.
On the nose black fruit, spices, dark chocolate.
full body.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Some?
89 shekels.
Best suited for:
lamb chops, lamb kebabs, Arabic food, steaks.
What the reviewer says:
rich fruit, lots of spices, a measure of iboque, good dryness, well-balanced acidity.
A balanced, round and gastronomic wine that combines a Mediterranean style with a clear desert touch.
Great value for money.
Value for money:
4/5 (very good).
In three words:
meat wine at its best.
Pinto, Holot, white 2020 (Photo: PR)
Pinto, Hulot, white 2020
It's impossible without a few words about astringency:
86% Rosanne and 14% Chenin Blanc from the Retam vineyard in Kibbutz Retam in the Ramat Negev and a jujube vineyard in Mitzpe Ramon.
Fermentation in new French and Austrian oak barrels (300 and 400 liters), and five months aging in these barrels, on the yeast.
Golden-greenish color.
Aromatic nose, white fruit and citrus.
full body.
13.2% alcohol by volume.
Some?
130 shekels.
Best suited for:
fish, seafood, oysters.
The reviewer's comment:
a complex, very mineral wine.
The tang is judiciously combined and adds a measure of softness.
The tree is present, albeit with required restraint.
The stay on the yeast leaves a welcome hints of Ivok and the end result is truly fascinating and charming.
Value for money:
3.5/5 (good).
In seven words:
Mediterranean, desert with clear "Jacob" accents.
Pinto, Holot, Red 2020 (Photo: PR)
Pinto, sands, red 2020
It is impossible without a few words about astringency:
55% Malbec, 19% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon;
The Ghost Vineyard and a Jujube Vineyard in Mitzpe Ramon (the Negev Mountains) and the Maborech and Omer vineyards in the Negev Mountains.
The fruit is proactively thinned in the vineyard.
12 months aging in oak barrels, most of them very old.
Very dark red color.
On the nose black fruit, herbs, black pepper, hints of coffee.
full body.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
Some?
130 shekels.
Best suited for:
long-aged cuts of beef on the bone.
Complex dishes based on lamb and mutton.
What the reviewer says:
considerable black fruit, lots of spices, herbs.
The fruit is elegant but not too concentrated or compressed.
It has a certain ease and restraint.
Palpable balancing acidity, refined tannins, dryness and hints of minerality.
A wine that radiates stylistic moderation, makes a lot of room for the characteristics of the desert terroir and exhibits a very high gastronomic factor.
Value for money:
4/5 (very good).
In four words:
the best wines in the price category.
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