Joan Rubió / Tiques Vins, 2022
Essencial 2022
Essencial 2022
This biodynamic wine from the highlands of La Mancha demonstrates how elegance and concentration can go hand in hand.
In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose is intense and refined, with aromas of ripe berries, black cherries, and subtle floral notes, complemented by hints of Mediterranean herbs, graphite, and a touch of cocoa. On the palate, Essencial offers a lively freshness and a silky structure, supported by ripe tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Meer over Joan Rubió / Tiques Vins
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For 15 years, Joan Rubio was the winemaker and technical director at the renowned Cava producer Recaredo; there, among other things, he introduced biodynamic practices. After 15 years, in 2015, he decided to embark on his own adventure with his family's vineyards in Penedès. A progressive project that uses a combination of old and new techniques to make wines from local grapes in an ultimately pure style.
The family heritage consists of 5 hectares of vineyard, 2 hectares of olives, and 1 hectare of grain. The vineyards are located in the villages of Santa Margarida i els Monjos, Castellví de la Marca, and Vilafranca del Penedès; all villages that are part of the higher parts of the region. All vineyards are organically certified and cultivated using biodynamic principles.
All of Joan's wines undergo skin maceration, the length of which varies per wine, some only 5 days, others up to about 2 weeks. Pressing is generally done solely by gravity, which ensures a more gentle extraction of tannins. Aging takes place in a mix of steel, old oak barrels, and also ceramic.