2020 Bodegas y Vinedos Ponce, Manchuela, Ponce

Juan Antonio Ponce is a pioneer who is dedicated to Bobal, and as Eric Asimov says “if anybody can make the case for bobal, it would be Mr. Ponce, whose wines are the most nuanced and energetic of the Manchuela producers I have tasted.” Ponce’s disciplined restraint—no new oak and no heavy extraction - take this grape to the next level. Just old-vine Bobal, whole-cluster fermented and aged in neutral vessels, capturing freshness, fine tannins, and site expression. Although a thick-skinned varietal, this Bobal is not trying to impress with weight; it’s about finesse, depth, and chalky precision. A benchmark for what thoughtful, terroir-driven Bobal can be. This is Bobal in its highest form: aromatic and fresh, with notes of dark berries, wild herbs, and a signature mineral streak. This is a dynamic, utterly delicious wine from one of Spain's most exciting winemakers.