La Estrecha 2022
20.73₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce
Manchuela
Other vintages: 2021
4 for immediate shipment. More, available on 19/04/2024
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
For Juan Antonio Ponce, the 2022 La Estrecha is the vintage that better showcases the finesse of Bobal that they have been looking for, which he describes as fine, ethereal, fresh, elegant and intense. The plot has vines over 75 years old, with 90% Bobal and other mixed varieties on granite soils. It fermented with 100% full clusters in a 4,500-liter barrel and matured in a 5,000-liter oak foudre (instead of in 600-liter barrels like in the past) for 10 months. The wines are not fined, filtered or cold stabilized. This has only 12.5% alcohol, which is possible in the Mediterranean. This is very pale, delicate and ethereal, the change in the élevage from barrels to larger foudre seems to have had a big impact in the wine that feels more relaxed. 4,800 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2023.
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Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented in wood tubs and aged in used oak barrels of 300 and 500 litres capacity.
Description
La Estrecha is an exceptional wine that comes from the Manchuela appellation, a region known for its Mediterranean climate with continental influence. This wine is a perfect example of the meticulous work of winemaker Juan Antonio Ponce, who has dedicated his talent to the elaboration of this wine using mainly the Bobal variety.
Winemaking
The Bobal grape, which makes up 100% of this wine, is grown in a singular vineyard called La Estrecha. This vineyard is characterised by its granitic soil and by having vines of approximately 75 years of age. The close distance between the vines means that the grapes are harvested by hand, which adds a touch of authenticity and care to the production.
In terms of viticulture, a biodynamic approach is followed, with no soil enrichment or irrigation. Cover crops are grown and the soil is rarely ploughed, thus keeping the soil structure intact. This sustainable and environmentally friendly approach is crucial to the quality and character of the wine.
The vinification process includes fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large 4,500-litre oak barrels, followed by 11 months of ageing in 600-litre French oak barrels. This wine is bottled without fining or filtering, with minimal sulphur added, resulting in a limited production of only 3,000 bottles.
Taste
La Estrecha is a low robe wine with a cherry colour. On the nose, it offers mineral aromas and floral notes. On the palate, it is elegant and easy to drink, with good acidity, a fine bitterness and a fruity aftertaste. This wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians and is recommended to be served at a temperature of 16 °C.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 391.37₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 391.37₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 23.63₣ | 11.81₣ (-11.81₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.26₣ | 14.63₣ (-14.63₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.10₣ | 18.05₣ (-18.05₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.40₣ | 22.70₣ (-22.70₣) |
| 25-30 | 50.88₣ | 25.44₣ (-25.44₣) |
| 31-36 | 56.75₣ | 28.37₣ (-28.37₣) |
| 37-42 | 60.66₣ | 30.33₣ (-30.33₣) |
| 43-48 | 62.62₣ | 31.31₣ (-31.31₣) |
| 49-54 | 68.49₣ | 34.25₣ (-34.25₣) |
| 55-60 | 74.36₣ | 37.18₣ (-37.18₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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La Casilla 2022
11.70₣
11.14₣/ud (-5%)
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce
Manchuela
Other vintages: 2021
