COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Bobal, Monastrell, Syrah, Garnacha, Moravia Agria
PRODUCER
Finca Sandoval
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fundamentalista is a tribute to the traditional field blends of Manchuela, crafted by Finca Sandoval. Located in Ledaña (Cuenca), the estate was founded by the late journalist Víctor de la Serna and is now guided by winemaker Javi Revert and Franck Massard. This wine represents a return to ancestral viticulture, sourcing grapes from 'La Casilla de Don Tomás,' an old-vine plot where multiple indigenous varieties grow co-planted. It captures the rugged, high-altitude terroir of Manchuela, offering a vibrant, authentic expression of the region's heritage.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is a field blend of co-planted old vines, meaning different grape varieties are harvested and fermented together.
Fact 02
Finca Sandoval was founded by the legendary Spanish wine journalist Víctor de la Serna to showcase Manchuela's potential.
Fact 03
The name 'Fundamentalista' reflects a strict commitment to traditional, non-interventionist winemaking methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Fundamentalista focuses on minimal intervention to preserve the raw character of the field blend. Grapes are hand-harvested from the old vines of La Casilla de Don Tomás. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using native yeasts in stainless steel or concrete vats, often incorporating a portion of whole bunches to enhance freshness and aromatic complexity. The wine is aged gently in neutral vessels (concrete or old oak foudres) to avoid wood dominance, maintaining its bright fruit profile and mineral tension before bottling with minimal sulfur.
