After working at Cía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez, Juan Antonio Ponce returned to his hometown to start his own project. It began in 2005, when he was just 23 years old, with only 11 barrels and a loan. His family's winemaking roots go back to his great-grandfather, although his father never made wine himself; he sold their grapes to the local cooperative.
“The area is full of prejudices; people lack self-confidence,” says Ponce. Today, Manchuela is considered one of the most exciting appellations in central Spain, thanks in large part to his pioneering work.
This is the most elegant Manchuela ever produced. It is perfectly balanced between rustic charm and refined finesse. Notes of wet chalk, floral aromas, herbs, and a smoky, flinty character give it great energy, focus, and precision.
