COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Bobal
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The P.F. Bobal 2016 from Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce is a single-varietal red wine from the DO Manchuela in Spain, made exclusively from 100% Bobal grapes. The 'P.F.' in its name signifies 'Pie Franco,' indicating that the wine is produced from ungrafted, old vines, a rarity that contributes to its character. These vines, often 85-90 years old, are cultivated in high-altitude vineyards around 900 meters, on soils that include granite and limestone. Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce is a family estate committed to biodynamic farming practices, with a philosophy centered on expressing the unique terroir and individuality of their old vines through traditional winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
P.F. stands for 'Pie Franco' – ungrafted vines.
Fact 02
Vines are exceptionally old, often 85-90 years.
Fact 03
Grown at high altitudes (around 900 meters).
Fact 04
Farmed using organic and biodynamic principles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The P.F. Bobal 2016 is produced from 100% Bobal grapes grown on ungrafted, old vines. The winemaking process involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts, often in open oak vats or small wooden barrels, sometimes incorporating whole clusters. Malolactic fermentation also takes place. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for approximately 10 to 12 months. The producer, Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce, adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
