Atance Bobal, Valencia, Spain 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Atance is part of the winery project by Mustiguillo, a pioneering estate outside Valencia that helped elevate Bobal from a local blending grape to a source of serious, characterful wines. The Atance bottling comes from bush vines in the high-altitude subzone of Requena, where organic farming and careful vineyard management highlight the grape’s natural freshness and Mediterranean charm.
- WINEMAKER: Toni Sarrión (Bodega Mustiguillo)
- FARMING: Certified Organic; Vegan
- VARIETY: 100% Bobal
- TERROIR: Casa Segura estate vineyards in Requena; bush vines planted on sandy, well-drained soils at high elevation with Mediterranean climate influences.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes. Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
- AGING: Short élevage in French oak foudre, followed by time in stainless steel before bottling.
- TASTING NOTES: Fresh and precise with aromas of dark berries, black plum, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is juicy yet structured, with chalky minerality, balanced acidity, and supple tannins. Harmonious and approachable, with surprising depth for its category.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with roasted pork, grilled lamb skewers, mushroom paella, or tinned sardines in olive oil.
- ALCOHOL: ~13.5%
- SCORES: 91 Wine Advocate
Atance is part of the winery project by Mustiguillo, a pioneering estate outside Valencia that helped elevate Bobal from a local blending grape to a source of serious, characterful wines. The Atance bottling comes from bush vines in the high-altitude subzone of Requena, where organic farming and careful vineyard management highlight the grape’s natural freshness and Mediterranean charm.
- WINEMAKER: Toni Sarrión (Bodega Mustiguillo)
- FARMING: Certified Organic; Vegan
- VARIETY: 100% Bobal
- TERROIR: Casa Segura estate vineyards in Requena; bush vines planted on sandy, well-drained soils at high elevation with Mediterranean climate influences.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes. Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
- AGING: Short élevage in French oak foudre, followed by time in stainless steel before bottling.
- TASTING NOTES: Fresh and precise with aromas of dark berries, black plum, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is juicy yet structured, with chalky minerality, balanced acidity, and supple tannins. Harmonious and approachable, with surprising depth for its category.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with roasted pork, grilled lamb skewers, mushroom paella, or tinned sardines in olive oil.
- ALCOHOL: ~13.5%
- SCORES: 91 Wine Advocate