Identity
| Producer | La Ponca |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Malvasia |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Aromatic with cantaloupe, sage, pear, green olive, fresh rosemary, lavender, beeswax, soil, spring flowers, and a whisper of vanillin oak |
| Palate | Deep, full-bodied, tightly-knit, youthful profile with a core of fruit, soil undertow, fine acidity, and excellent balance |
| Finish | Tight, slightly bitter finish; still quite primary but balanced and promising |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, fresh cheeses, delicate fish dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine |
| Aging Potential | 2026 – 2035 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 15 months on lees in stainless steel tanks, 10 hl oak barrels and barriques. |
| Fermentation | Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with 24hr skin contact and soft pressing. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 198 m |
| Soil | Ponca (layered clay marl and sandstone) |
| Vine Age | 16 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested in the first half of September by hand. |
Interesting facts
| La Ponca is named after the unique 'ponca' soil, a fragile rocky substrate of sandstone and marl, requiring sustainable agriculture to prevent erosion. The estate is led by Alex Maccan, aiming to highlight Collio as a premier white wine region. |