Wines made from Bobal grapes of Ribera del Duero
Discover the best wines made with Bobal as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Duero.
More informations about the variety Bobal
Intensely coloured, structured reds with an inky robe and tight tannins, featuring aromas of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. High acidity and good ageing potential in old vines. The absolute star of Utiel-Requena DO (Valencia province) where it is experiencing a marked qualitative revival, also made as typey Clarete rosés and modern ageing cuvées. Also in Manchuela DO and Ribera del Júcar DO. Native Levantine grape.
More informations about the region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great modern Spanish reds: Tempranillo (95% of the vineyard, here Tinto Fino) powerful, deep and elegant with notes of black cherry, blackberry, candied plum, leather, cedar and spices, firm tannins and sustained acidity thanks to altitude (720-1100 m). Classification by age: Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. Harsh continental climate, clay-limestone soils. DO since 1982, 19,000 ha in Castilla y León.
What are the typical flavors of the Bobal grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Bobal
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Bobal
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Bobal
- OakPresent in 3% of Bobal
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Bobal
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Bobal
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- FloralPresent in 2% of Bobal
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Bobal
- CreamPresent in 1% of Bobal
- CherryPresent in 1% of Bobal
- OakyPresent in 1% of Bobal
- SmokePresent in 1% of Bobal
- ButterPresent in 1% of Bobal
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Bobal
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Bobal
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Bobal
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Bobal