COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Monastrell, Syrah, Merlot
PRODUCER
Bodegas Bleda
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bodegas Bleda Pino Doncel Vintage 2022 is a red wine from the Jumilla Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) in Murcia, Spain. It is a blend of Monastrell, Syrah, and Merlot. Bodegas Bleda is a family-owned winery with a history dating back to 1915, guided by four generations of winemakers who balance tradition with technological advancements. The winery owns 250 hectares of vineyards in the Omblancas estate, located at an altitude of 650 meters, and practices organic agriculture. The 'Vintage' designation suggests a focus on the characteristics of the specific year's harvest.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bodegas Bleda was among the first wineries in Spain to bottle their own wine.
Fact 02
The winery's vineyards are situated at an altitude of 650 meters.
Fact 03
The estate emphasizes organic agriculture in its vineyard management.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bodegas Bleda Pino Doncel Vintage begins with separate fermentation for each grape varietal (Monastrell, Syrah, Merlot) in steel tanks under controlled temperatures, typically between 20-26°C. Following fermentation, the wines may undergo a period of aging, with similar bottlings indicating a possibility of short oak barrel maturation. The winery's approach emphasizes a blend of traditional winemaking knowledge passed down through generations and modern technological integration. Vineyard management includes a commitment to organic agriculture.
