La Canoca is tiny—but it definitely doesn’t play small. This 0.5-hectare vineyard in San Vicente, planted over 50 years ago, is mostly Tempranillo with a touch of Viura, rooted in silty clay and limestone soils that give the wine both structure and lift.
Only half the harvest makes it into José’s village wine—the rest gets the spotlight all to itself as this standout parcel bottling. And it shows.
Where some wines whisper, La Canoca speaks up. It’s broader, richer, and more powerful, but still beautifully balanced. Think ripe black cherry, a chalky edge, and a hint of vanilla spice that rounds everything out.
It’s bold without being heavy, generous without losing its finesse—and a perfect example of why José Gil is turning so many heads right now.
