“Originally founded by a Spanish journalist, Finca Sandoval has been one of the driving forces behind the revival of the high-altitude Manchuela denominacion de origen, located close to the Mediterranean on the slopes of the Cuenca mountains. Based on Bobal, the most important local grape, with support from four other rare varieties and a splash of more international Syrah, this is juicy, vibrant and entirely unwooded, with understated old-vine concentration, raspberry, plum and strawberry flavours, granular tannins and a fresh, chalky finish.”
Finca Sandoval was founded in 1998 by El Mundo editor and wine columnist Víctor de la Serna. His early influence brought this winery and the overlooked region of Manchuela to the attention of worldwide critics. Now under new ownership, Finca Sandoval is led by local businessman and wine nut Angel Garcia-Cordero and talented Valencian winemaker Javi Revert, who has been at the helm since 2019. The duo’s work at this winery has resulted in vibrant, soulful wines that epitomise Spain’s modern wine scene.