COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Monastrell, Syrah
PRODUCER
Bodegas Bleda
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bodegas Bleda Pino Doncel 12 Meses is a red wine from the Jumilla DO in Murcia, Spain. Produced by Bodegas Bleda, a family winery founded in 1915, it is a blend primarily of Monastrell and Syrah grapes. The winery's philosophy centers on combining traditional methods with modern techniques to highlight the character of its high-altitude vineyards. The region's terroir, characterized by its altitude and soil composition, plays a significant role in shaping the wine's identity. This wine undergoes at least 12 months of aging in oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bodegas Bleda was a pioneer in establishing Jumilla's Denomination of Origin status.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located at 650 meters altitude, offering cooler conditions.
Fact 03
Many vines in Jumilla grow on their original rootstock due to soil composition.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for at least 12 months in French and American oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bodegas Bleda Pino Doncel 12 Meses is produced using a blend of Monastrell and Syrah grapes. The winery focuses on maximizing the character of its vines, employing ecologically cultivated grapes and avoiding herbicides and insecticides. Following harvest, the wine undergoes a winemaking process that emphasizes the extraction of desirable components from the grapes. A key technique is the aging of the wine for at least 12 months in selected French and American oak barrels, which contributes to its structure and complexity.
