Ponce Bobal 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ponce
Label Name:
 
Bobal
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Manchuela (Castilla-La Mancha)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Bobal
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores for Ponce's 2022 Bobal bottlings: Wine Advocate/Robert Parker scores range from mid-90s (e. g. , La Casilla ~94 WA; Ponce ~98 WA for the eponymous 2022 bottling)

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry) with floral and spicy notes, light mineral/earthy streak, medium body, fresh acidity, fine chalky tannins and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled pork, charcuterie, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, teriyaki chicken, Sichuan mapo tofu, yakitori skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, indigenous-yeast fermentation in large French oak vats (≈4,500 L), 10–11 months ageing in large oak vessels, unfiltered and unfined; organic/biodynamic vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce, founded by Juan Antonio Ponce (bottling since 2005). Small, biodynamic/organic producer focused on old‑vine Bobal in Manchuela.