LA PINADA
2020 Bobal Agricola de Vinos la Higuera
| Grapes | Bobal |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | Spain, Valencia |
| ABV | 13.5% |
Pale crimson. Some richness and a bit more structure than the Nodus version. Not bad. 13.5% Drinking range: 2022 - 2024 Rating: 16 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2023)
| 12 | ||
*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles of wine (or 9 litre equivalent) or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified (4.5 litres) to get the discounted 'case price' for each bottle.
Cisco sources the grapes for this joyous little number from a single parcel called La Pinada planted in 1958, growing on alluvial and clay soils. This is all about fresh fruit, with lovely crunchy acidity and a slightly darker, grunty spine of fruit lurky underneath to add interest. Really nicely done, and delicious on its own or with lighter fare. L&S (Mar 2023)
Mineral, white pepper, hot stones and iron upon the red cherries. Steely and juicy with a tactile, medium-bodied palate. Fine austerity. 100% Bobal. Drink or hold. Rating: 92 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Oct 2022)
Agricola de Vinos la Higuera
When one of our great friends in Spain told us that he had purchased some old Bobal vines, we could hardly contain our excitement. Francisco Santiso (who is also behind Eidos Albarino and Pazo da Maga Godello) started making wine with a group of friends from these vines with incredible results. From 3ha of a single parcel called 'La Pinada' in Utiel Requena - the home of great Bobal - on alluvial and clay soils, these bush-vines were planted in 1958. The combination of a high altitude (750m) and the Mediterranean climate have created some beautifully balanced and expressive wines. This humble project has already grabbed the attention of critics, and we can't wait to see what next is in store.
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