Depaula Monastrell 2024
7.78₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce
VT Castilla
11 for immediate shipment. More, available on 11/07/2025
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Monastrell red Ponce produces is the 2023 Depaula. Each vintage since 2019, these grapes are the last to be picked, from a vineyard he purchased in the village of Mahora. He considers 2023 a very balanced and precise year, and this is a good example of it, with a moderate 13% alcohol and integrated and balanced acidity. It fermented with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts in 4,500-liter oak vats, where it matured for seven months. It has depth, complexity and elegance without having a lot of alcohol. It's Mediterranean with freshness, very approachable and fine-boned, serious and chalky but with a juicy side too. It's quite approachable already. Again, it overdelivers for the price. 15,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2024.
Features
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Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 12ºC and 14ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 7 months in 600-liters French oak foudres.
Description
Depaula Monastrell wine is a unique expression of the Monastrell grape, grown in the Manchuela region of Spain. This wine is a product of the winery of Juan Antonio Ponce, known for his focus on biodynamic viticulture methods and his ability to capture the essence of the terroir in his wines.
Winemaking
The Monastrell grapes, sourced from vineyards over 30 years old at altitudes of 800 to 950 metres, are carefully selected and harvested by hand. Biodynamic viticulture is practised without soil enrichment or irrigation, maintaining the integrity of the soil. After harvest, the grapes are trodden by foot and fermented with indigenous yeasts in 600 litre French oak barrels, where the wine matures for 6 months. This process brings out the purity and freshness of the fruit, while adding subtle structure and complexity to the wine.
Taste
Depaula Monastrell is characterised by its distinctive aromatic and taste profile. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, aromatic herbs and balsamic touches. On the palate, it is spicy, with a good structure and a remarkable acidity that gives it freshness. This wine combines power and elegance in an exceptional way, showing a balance between richness of flavours and a silky texture.
This wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, reflecting the winery's commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Limited production and care at every stage of its production make Depaula Monastrell an excellent choice for those looking for a wine with character and an authentic expression of the Monastrell grape.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
FREE shipping on orders over 188.68₣ or for 18 bottles or more in 6-bottle multiples (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 bottles)Estimated transit time: 2-3 working days.
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| 7-12 | 6.51₣ | 0.00₣ (-6.51₣) |
| 13-17 | 12.17₣ | 0.00₣ (-12.17₣) |
| 18 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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| 24 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
| 25-29 | 18.68₣ | 0.00₣ (-18.68₣) |
| 30 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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| 36 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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| 42 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
| 43-47 | 27.26₣ | 0.00₣ (-27.26₣) |
| 48 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
| 49-53 | 31.98₣ | 0.00₣ (-31.98₣) |
| 54 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
| 55-59 | 33.87₣ | 0.00₣ (-33.87₣) |
| 60 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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