Wines made from Bobal grapes of La Mancha
Discover the best wines made with Bobal as a single variety or as a blend of La Mancha.
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
The wine region of La Mancha is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cinco Estrellas or the Domaine Munoz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of La Mancha are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of La Mancha often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mint or jasmine and sometimes also flavors of sweet tobacco, graphite or grass.
What are the typical flavors of the Bobal grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Bobal
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Bobal
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Bobal
News about the grape variety Bobal
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