Finca Sandoval Winery Visit (Ledaña, Manchuela)

Stands out for

  • • Small wine-producing project in Ledaña (Manchuela, Cuenca)
  • • Founded in 1998 by sommelier Víctor de la Serna
  • • Bobal and Syrah on slate soils
  • • Low yields and rigorous viticulture
  • • One of the most acclaimed small wineries of central Spain
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Description

Finca Sandoval is a small wine-producing project in Ledaña (Cuenca), within D.O. Manchuela, founded in 1998 by sommelier and journalist Víctor de la Serna. The vineyard sits on slate soils at around 800 m, with low yields and rigorous viticulture; the wines are based on Bobal and Syrah, with influences from Mediterranean and northern Rhône reds.

It is one of the most acclaimed small wineries of central Spain, with limited production and presence in select wine bars and restaurants. Visits to the winery are by direct enquiry to the producer (no public general programme).

The Manchuela —between Cuenca and Albacete— is one of the most underrated wine regions of central Spain: old vineyards of Bobal on chalky and slate soils, with a small number of high-quality producers (Sandoval, Ponce, Altolandón, Cien y Pico…).

Key Info

Difficulty

Very Easy

Setting

Best season

All year round

Not suitable for kids

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Location

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Expert Recommendations

Limited visits; check directly with the producer. Combine with a route through La Manchuela visiting other small wineries (Ponce, Altolandón) and Cuenca capital.

About the Area

Ledaña, in the comarca of La Manchuela (Cuenca), sits between Cuenca and Albacete. The Manchuela is one of the most underrated wine regions of central Spain, with old vineyards of Bobal and chalky/slate soils.

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Limited; consult directly with the producer for individual visits and tastings.
Ledaña (Cuenca), D.O. Manchuela, on the road between Cuenca and Albacete.
Reds based on Bobal and Syrah, with Mediterranean and northern Rhône influences.
Limited production; check availability with the winery.
Ponce, Altolandón, Cien y Pico, Vega Tolosa, among others.