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
This grape variety is widely cultivated in Spain under the name béni carlo. It was introduced into the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Narbonne around 1870.
More informations about the region of Castille-et-Léon
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
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
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- FloralPresent in 2% of Bobal
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Bobal
- EucalyptusPresent in 1% of Bobal
- CocoaPresent in 1% of Bobal
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Bobal
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Bobal
- CassisPresent in 1% of Bobal
- ClovePresent in 1% of Bobal
- CheesePresent in 1% of Bobal
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Bobal
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Bobal
News about the grape variety Bobal
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