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Bobal (Spain)

Bobal is Spain's third most planted grape variety behind Tempranillo and Airén.

Bobal Flavors

Young Bobal wines often burst with fresh fruit flavors like dark cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. In mature wines, the fruit flavors are more concentrated and jammy, with plum and blackcurrant notes. A distinct licorice or anise flavor can sometimes be detected.

Black Cherry
Black
Cherry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
Blackberry
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Blueberry
Blueberry
Black Currant
Black
Currant
Plum
Plum
Licoricer
Licorice

A subtle floral note (violet) often adds an aromatic complexity to the wine. Notes of thyme, rosemary, or lavender can reflect the local terroir. Spicy pepper hints often add complexity in the most robust wines.

Violet
Violet
Herbs
Herbs
Pepper
Pepper

Flavors from Maturation and Aging

In wines that undergo oak aging, cinnamon and clove notes can emerge, and you will find secondary flavors of chocolate, mocha, and coffee.

Barrel
Barrel
Vanilla
Vanilla
Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
Leather
Leather
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cloves
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cocoa
Cocoa

Bobal Profile

Bobal is naturally fruity and high in acidity:

SUGAR:Dry (3 g/l)
BODY:Medium - Plus
TANNINS:Medium - Plus
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium - High
ALCOHOL:12 - 13% ABV
Temperature Sugar: 3 g/l

Serving temperature:
15-16°C (59-61°F)

Bobal Food Pairing

Bobal is a food friendly wine.

Salami
Salami
Ham
Ham
Chicken
Chicken
Turkey
Turkey
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Red Meat
Beef

Excellent Pairings

Smoked Meat.
BBQ. Chicken. Turkey.
Spicy Meatballs.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine.
Rabbit. Pork. Lamb. Veal.
Chargrilled. Roasted. Beef.

Cheeses

Medium Cheeses.
Manchego. Aged Gouda. Parmesan.

Spanish Specialities

Valencian Paella (Authentic paella with Rabbit, Sausages, Chicken, and Garlic.


The Ideal Glass for Bobal

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.


If You Like Bobal

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Bordeaux Right Bank (France)
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Cannonau (Italy)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France)
Chianti Classico (Italy)
Duoro Tinto (Portugal)
Merlot (France)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
Primitivo (Italy)
Ribeira Sacra (Spain)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Italy)
Zinfandel (USA)

Bobal Cheese Pairing


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