93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Finca Villacreces was selected from 14 plots, a total of 64 hectares, that were planted between 1975 and 1994 at 725 meters above sea level. It's composed of 92% Tempranillo and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon (no Merlot in this very warm year), and they used 225- and 500-liter barrels with 20% new oak this year. It has notes of ripe berries and aromatic herbs with a spicy twist. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with abundant, fine tannins and integrated oak. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol, a pH of 3.65 and 5.78 grams of acidity. 621,017 bottles, 8,000 magnums and 1,000 double magnums produced. It was bottled in September 2024.

91pts 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.

90pts 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.

Winemaker Notes

Finca Villacreces Pruno is a deep, black cheery color. Aromas of red fruit embodied with toffee oaky hints from the aging in French barrel revealing a a sweet and fruity wine on the mouth. Reminiscences of ripen fruit and licorice. It offers up a pleasant and soft finish.

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.