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2018 Ponce Buena PintaBlend from Spain

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"Juan Antonio Ponce began his winery in 2005, at the age of 23. He works biodynamically in the vineyard, and in the winery he takes a natural approach, using low levels of sulp...

  • 94 Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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About

Rating:

94

"The 2018 Buena Pinta is a different red, as it's a blend of 85% Moravia Agria with 15% Garnacha fermented and matured in 4,500-liter oak vats. It's light, with 12% alcohol, and has very good freshness. It's pale, but not as pale as La Xara, and slightly reductive/flinty, a character of Moravia Agria, an ancient variety, but it soon opens up to reveal bright red fruit and high-pitched tones. This character is more obvious in cooler years like 2010 or 2013. It has a mixture of floral and peppery aromas and a pumice-like stoniness with something balsamic. The palate is light and the tannins are fine; there is good freshness and a supple, tasty finish. Decant in advance. This should develop nicely in bottle. Awesome value. 8,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019."

Product Description:

"Juan Antonio Ponce began his winery in 2005, at the age of 23. He works biodynamically in the vineyard, and in the winery he takes a natural approach, using low levels of sulphur dioxide. His philosophy is to make natural wines with wild yeast fermentation, to respect the local varietal Bobal and to express its terroir." -Importer

Product Detail

Item # 121841
Country Spain
Region Castilla La Mancha
Sub-Region Manchuela
Ratings

94 - Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Vintage 2018
Color Red
ABV 12.0%
Varietal(s) Moravia Agria, Grenache / Garnacha
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste spicy and meaty, juicy and with robust tannins, black currant, blackberry, dust and leather
Nose vanilla, toast, smoke, tobacco, dark fruit and red fruit