Vega Tolosa '11 Pinos' Bobal Old Vines 2022 750mL

SPAIN : MANCHUELA : CASTILLA-LA MANCHA

Bobal

MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, DARK PLUM, MINERAL, USED OAK

Head-trained Bobal vines planted in 1941 between the Júcar and Cabriel rivers — the "11 Pinos" name marks the eleven pine trees at the edge of this specific block. Chalky limestone at 805 meters, more than eight decades of root depth, low yields from old gobelet vines.

Fermented in stainless steel and rested three months in used oak. Bobal's signature tannic grip is present but polished — firm enough to hold food, approachable enough to drink on release. Mineral drive runs underneath ripe dark fruit through the finish.

ECOLOGY : Certified Organic, Certified Vegan

PAIRINGS :
Braised lamb shanks — polished tannin and mineral backbone hold without fighting slow-cooked lamb
Grilled Ibérico pork — fat and char meet the wine's fruit concentration and balsamic lift
Manchego and jamón — classic regional match, acidity cuts through cured meat
Lentil stew with chorizo — earthy, smoky flavors mirror the wine's depth