Ponce 2019 from Bodegas y Viñedos is a juicy, expressive red wine bursting with cherry aromas and a crisp, refreshing acidity. It’s a pure, authentic take on the rare Spanish grape Bobal, crafted by Juan Antonio Ponce, a rising star in Spain’s new wave of winemakers, known for his low-intervention philosophy. If you haven’t heard of him yet, he’s already making waves—his wines often land in Wine-Searcher’s Top 10 Best Value Wines!

Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce is a standout winery that follows biodynamic practices and is known for producing wines with incredible quality for their price. Bobal is a native red grape from the Utiel-Requena region. Though widely planted, it was long overlooked and mostly used in blends. But in recent years, Juan Antonio Ponce has been on a mission to show what Bobal can really do—focusing on its true character and potential.

At just 23, he founded his winery in the lesser-known but up-and-coming Manchuela region of Spain. Since then, he’s been crafting single-varietal wines from native grapes like Bobal, Albillo Real, Moravia Agria, Monastrell, and Garnacha, all sourced from old-vine plots. His approach is all about minimal intervention—letting the land and the grape speak for themselves.

Ponce 2019 is a perfect example. It comes from 60-year-old vines and is a blend of 85% Bobal and 15% Moravia Agria. The grapes are fermented separately with ambient yeasts in wooden vats, then blended and aged in 600-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. It’s bottled unfiltered, with no additives—just pure, honest wine.

This is a stunning red that’s been gently aged and is ready to enjoy now. It’s a great way to discover Bobal and experience the magic of Spanish vineyards.