The 2022 Bodegas Vinedos Ponce Ponce Tinto is a red wine hailing from the Manchuela region of Spain. This varietal is predominantly made from Bobal grapes (80%), with a 20% composition of Moravia Agria, providing a unique blend that reflects the terroir it originates from. The grapes are grown in a mix of granite soils (for the Bobal) and limestone with clay (for the Moravia Agria), contributing to the wine’s complex characteristics.

The winemaking process for this vintage involves fermenting the grapes in open-top 4,500-liter oak vats with 100% full clusters, followed by aging in a single 7,000-liter oak vat for 11 months. This method of fermentation and aging aims to enhance the wine's structure and depth. The wine completes with an alcohol content of 13%, a pH of 3.6, and 5.7 grams of acidity, resulting in a balanced and harmonious profile.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 98 points, noting its exceptional quality. The reviewer, LG, described the 2022 Ponce Tinto as having “something in common with the La Estrecha from this same vintage, with a more ethereal profile.” The review highlights the wine's complete and balanced nature, stating, “Complete, balanced and harmonious from very early on, this is a great vintage for this wine.” The switch to larger volumes during the élevage process has imparted a more relaxed and less tight personality to the wine, making it accessible and enjoyable from an early stage.

Bodegas Ponce produced 7,000 bottles of this vintage, which were filled in September 2023. This wine is sealed with a cork closure, maintaining its traditional approach. The 2022 Bodegas Vinedos Ponce Ponce Tinto is an exemplary representation of the Manchuela region’s potential, praised for its excellent quality and harmonious balance.