P.F., Manchuela 2020
After working at Cia de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez Juan Antonio Ponce returned home. The project started in 2005, he was 23, just 11 barrels, and a loan. The family’s wine growing tradition dates back to Juan Antonio’s great-grandfather, although his father never made wine–he used to sell the grapes to the local cooperative. “Ponce says. “The area is full of prejudices, people lack self-confidence. These days Manchuela is probably the most interesting appellation in central Spain, led by Ponce. P .F stands for "Pie Franco", which means "ungrafted". This is more complex and mineral label with great lenght and supple tannins.
- Brand:Bodegas y Vinedos Ponce
- Region:Castilla La Mancha
- Varietal:Bobal
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:12.50%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:Spain
- Climate:Arid and dry with sea winds influence. Long hours of sunshine, low humidity balanced with fresh and wet winds from the Mediterranean ocan. A unique continental and Mediterranean fusion favor the organic farming.
- Harvest Technique:Following organic principles, here grapes benefit from the region’s high elevation and good aeration. They refrain from using both powdered sulfur and copper in their vines.
- Soil:Limestone-rich soils
- Vine Age (year planted):Vines are between 40 and 90 years old.
- Fermentation:It fermented with full clusters, indigenous yeast, in 4,500-liter oak vats
- Elevage:It matures in the same vats for 10 months.
- Winemaker Name:Juan Antonio Ponce
- Scores:RP 95+ 2020
- Total Production:13,000 bottles
