Finca Sandoval "Finca Sandoval" Manchuela 2021

The 2021 Finca Sandoval Manchuela follows the path of the impressive 2020, with an exuberant Syrah nose, all violets, tar, smoked bacon fat and hints of orange peel. This is a blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Bobal Manchuela (grapes indigenous to the region) and 5% each Moravia Agria and Touriga Nacional. The result is a beautiful expression of these two varieties that fuses typicity with a defined sense of place. The Syrah is the first they harvest, from the higher part of the vineyard with low-yielding clones that deliver small clusters. It fermented with 50% full clusters, indigenous yeasts and 15 days of maceration, and it matured in a 5,000-liter oak foudre. It has 13.5% alcohol, with full development of aromas and flavors, tight and vertical, a medium-bodied palate and very fine and elegant tannins. It's super perfumed and elegant, structured, balanced, super fresh and tasty with lots of energy and an ethereal twist. This has been called the finest vintage to date and has aging potential.