Rafael Cambra - Valencia DO - La Forcallà de Antonia - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Valencia La Forcallà de Antonia revives the almost-forgotten Forcallà grape with remarkable finesse. Grown at 750 meters on sandy soils from ungrafted vines, this high-altitude red is crafted with 50% whole-cluster fermentation and aged in large foudres. The result is an incredibly aromatic and refined wine, offering notes of juicy cherry, stone fruit, and delicate peony. Silky tannins and vibrant freshness give it a style reminiscent of top-tier Grenache or Mencía, striking the perfect balance between ripeness and bright acidity. Elegant and expressive, it shines when served slightly chilled. Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged for 10 months in 50HL casks.

Color:

An intense and brilliant carmine red.

Nose:

A fresh, aromatic bouquet with notes of stone fruit and a hint of peony.

Palate:

This wine’s fine, vibrant structure stands out, perfectly balanced with silky tannins.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled rib of beef, grilled octopus a la plancha with sun-dried vegetables, beef tagine with prunes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A rising star from Valencia, Rafael Cambra is part of Spain’s new generation of winemakers reshaping the global wine scene. Born into the vineyards, he inherited his passion from his nurseryman father before carving his own path as an oenologist. A firm believer in heritage grape varieties and finesse, he crafts elegant, refined wines that stand apart—balanced, restrained, and untouched by the region’s harsh climate.