Vera de Estenas, Utiel-Requena Bobal, 2024 SO030926 IL MARRONETO The riper fruit of the

The riper fruit of the year has melded with developing earthy

and the Pato family leaned all the way into it with their playful "Duckman" label—of which this pink fizz is the most joyful expression

Not the blockbuster of a great vintage

The tannins are firm yet ultra-fine

revitalized by the Pages family (of Chateau La Tour de By fame)

Vera de Estenas, Utiel-Requena Bobal, 2024 SO030926 IL MARRONETO The riper fruit of theBobal is the leading grape in the picturesque, inland wine region of Manchuela, but is little known outside its limits. In the right hands, however, it can achieve true greatness, and at wallet friendly prices. This is organically farmed at altitude, yielding a wine with gentle structure, cool minerality, and ample, elegant fruit. It's dark fruited with notes of blackberry, boysenberry, warm spices, and Mediterranean sunshine. Pair with anything fresh