COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Bobal
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Casilla Bobal 2021 is a single-varietal red wine from Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce, located in the D.O. Manchuela region of Castilla La Mancha, Spain. The wine is made exclusively from the Bobal grape, sourced from old vines aged between 35 and 70 years. These vines are cultivated in a specific vineyard characterized by limestone and clay soils. Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, employing minimal intervention winemaking techniques to highlight the purity of the grape and its terroir. The producer, Juan Antonio Ponce, inherited his family's vineyards and is dedicated to expressing the unique character of the high-altitude Manchuela region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bobal is Spain's third most planted red grape.
Fact 02
The vines for this wine are between 35 and 70 years old.
Fact 03
The producer uses organic and biodynamic farming practices.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfiltered and unclarified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Casilla Bobal 2021 is produced using whole bunch fermentation in an old oak vat, with spontaneous fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 10 months in 600-liter French oak barrels. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with the wine bottled unfiltered and unclarified to preserve its inherent character. The producer, Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce, is dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture, reflecting a philosophy focused on expressing the unique terroir of their Manchuela vineyards.
