COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Bobal
PRODUCER
Bodegas López Jiménez
REGION
Valencia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Novicia 2021 is a red wine from Bodegas López Jiménez, produced in the Utiel-Requena region of Valencia, Spain. It is made exclusively from 100% Bobal grapes, sourced from old vines exceeding 50 years in age. The winery, Bodegas López Jiménez, has a long-standing tradition in the region, combining ancestral winemaking methods with contemporary technology to showcase the character of local grape varieties and the terroir. Utiel-Requena is a significant Spanish wine region recognized for its red wines, particularly those made from Bobal, benefiting from a climate and soil well-suited to this varietal. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its use of old-vine Bobal, contributing to its depth and intensity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bobal, the star grape, is one of Spain's most planted red varieties.
Fact 02
Grapes hail from vines that are at least 50 years old.
Fact 03
Aged for three months in French oak barrels.
Fact 04
The wine's name, 'La Novicia,' translates to 'The Novice,' perhaps hinting at a fresh perspective on traditional winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Novicia 2021 is produced by Bodegas López Jiménez using 100% Bobal grapes from old vines. The winemaking process involves fermentation, likely in stainless steel tanks, followed by a maturation period of three months in 225-liter French oak barrels. This aging contributes to the wine's structure and complexity. The grapes are sourced from vines over 50 years old, a factor that influences the wine's concentration and character.
