
Bobal
Learn about Bobal — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Bobal is enjoying a mini renaissance in Spain today as high-elevation vineyards in its homeland of Utiel-Requena produce dense and velvety wines dominated by dark berry and cocoa characteristics. However, its function as Spain’s second most planted red grape variety was once only for bulk wine and concentrate. Since it is drought-resistant, it does well grown as nonirrigated bush vines and acts as a fine voice of terroir.
Tasting Notes for Bobal
Bobal is a medium-bodied, dry red wine characterized by black and red fruits, rose hip, cocoa, black tea and dried herb.
Perfect Food Pairings for Bobal
Bobal is amazing with roasted chicken with a pomegranate sauce or turkey and cranberry sauce, roasted or grilled vegetables, smoked meats and hard cheeses.
Sommelier Secrets for Bobal
Bobal also shows great potential for rosé and sparkling wines because of its high levels of acidity and anthocyanins.
- Pinot Noir54024
- Cabernet Sauvignon40218
- Other Red Blends31790
- Bordeaux Red Blends24012
- Syrah/Shiraz20756
- Rhône Blends15905
- Merlot12871
- Sangiovese11752
- Zinfandel10243
- Tempranillo9425
- Nebbiolo8527
- Malbec6664
- Other Red Wine6445
- Cabernet Franc3938
- Grenache3922
- Barbera3532
- Gamay3251
- Petite Sirah2527
- Tuscan Blends2177
- Carmenere1299
- Dolcetto1298
- Mourvedre1207
- Montepulciano1027
- Pinotage969
- Primitivo966
- Nero d'Avola891
- Aglianico643
- Mencia440
- Blaufrankisch432
- Carignan416
- Petit Verdot394
- Negroamaro380
- Lagrein355
- Bonarda301
- Zweigelt245
- Sagrantino225
- Refosco204
- Nerello Mascalese202
- Teroldego169
- Touriga Nacional166
- Tannat162
- St. Laurent150
- Trousseau95
- Xinomavro94
- Corvina93
- Agiorgitiko92
- Grignolino90
- Cinsault78
- Bobal78
- Valdiguie62
- Mondeuse59
- Alicante Bouschet54
- Gaglioppo54
- Schiava54
- Pinot Meunier46
- Frappato34
- Lambrusco33
- Pais30
- Baga29
- Freisa7
- Poulsard7
- Grolleau6
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2019Bobal from Valencia, Spain
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Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal 2020Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
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Bodegas Ponce P.F. Bobal 2020Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
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Finca Sandoval Signo Bobal 2011Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2016Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2015Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2016Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2015Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2017Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2018Bobal from Valencia, Spain
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Sierra Norte Pasion de Bobal 2010Bobal from Spain
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Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal 2021Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
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Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal 2019Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
- RP
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Bodegas Ponce P.F. Bobal 2018Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
- RP
- JS
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Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal 2016Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
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Bodegas Vegalfaro Caprasia Bobal Anfora 2017Bobal from Spain
- JS
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Sierra Norte Pasion de Bobal 2009Bobal from Spain
- RP
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Sierra Norte Pasion de Bobal 2012Bobal from Spain
- RP
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2002Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Atance Bobal 2013Bobal from Spain
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Bodegas Ponce La Casilla Bobal 2019Bobal from La Mancha, Spain
- JS
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2012Bobal from Spain
- WE
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2004Bobal from Spain
- RP
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2014Bobal from Spain
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Mustiguillo Quincha Corral Old Vine Bobal 2001Bobal from Spain
- RP