Bobal is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Utiel-Requena, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for chocolate, dried berries, earth and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Utiel-Requena and Manchuela.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for continental.
It blends readily with Tempranillo, Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Watch for the synonyms: Carignan d’Espagne, Terret d’Espagne, Bobos and Tinta de Requena.
At the table it suits valencian paella, roasted rabbit and chargrilled sirloin steak.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Carignan d'Espagne, Terret d'Espagne, Bobos, Tinta de Requena, Provechón, Requeno, Valenciana, Tinta Madrid, Tinto de Zurra, Vinate, Vinater.
Bottles to look for.
- Atance Bobal, Valencia, Spain
- Bodegas Hispano Suizas 'Bobos' Finca Casa La Borracha, Utiel-Requena, Spain
- Bodegas Mikaela Rubio 'Mikaela' Bobal Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Bodegas Murviedro 'La Casa de la Seda' Bobal, Utiel-Requena, Spain
- Bodegas Murviedro 'Sericis' Bobal Cepas Viejas, Utiel-Requena, Spain
- Bodegas Ponce 'Ponce' Red, Manchuela, Spain
- Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen, Manchuela, Spain
- Bodegas Ponce La Casilla Bobal, Manchuela, Spain
Bobal: common questions
01.What does Bobal taste like?+
02.Where is Bobal from?+
03.Where is Bobal grown?+
04.What food pairs with Bobal?+
05.What else is Bobal called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.