"It's a good thing they didn't uproot this vineyard and that Rafael Cambra is showing us this interpretation of a very aromatic, subtle and floral varietal, with an almost imperceptible impact from the eight months spent in 500-liter French oak barrels. There's something different here, a wild note. The palate is very fresh, with a silky texture, very elegant, tasty and long. It's not only unique, it's superb. Very, very impressive! "
Features
Estate
Rafael Cambra
Cuvée
La Forcallà de Antonia
Vintage
2014
Designation
Valencia
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Forcallà
Terroirs
sandy soil at 750m altitude
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
2-week maceration (10% whole bunches) in stainless steel vats
Breeding
8 months in 500l French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
cherry-colored dress
Nose
elegant, fruity notes with a hint of woodiness
Mouth
fleshy, silky tannins. Juicy with ripe fruit flavours.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Rafael Cambra
Valencia
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.9/5
out of 17 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 06/03/2019
Nothing like the heavy, massive, woody, often warm Spanish wines. Here, finesse, freshness, subtlety, discreet, intelligent ageing. A very good wine.
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC T. Published on 18/06/2018
But how does Parker rate Spanish wines? Admittedly, the wine is good, but to rate it 90+... it lacks density, length, and so on.
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Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 21/09/2017
Powerful, but lacks finesse. Definitely worth waiting for. Good wine, but does it justify a "93/100"??? Or maybe I just didn't appreciate it...
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Note and review by M. PASCAL C. Published on 16/10/2016
Out of 2 bottles, one was completely oxidized! Close to vinegar The 2nd does not deserve 93/100 Acidity, abrupt tannins, short finish
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Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 09/03/2021
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Note and review by M. BART H. Published on 18/04/2020
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Note and review by M. ANDREA J. Published on 18/10/2019
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE T. Published on 02/09/2019
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 05/12/2018
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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 21/05/2018
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