Wines made from Bobal grapes of Ribera del Júcar
Discover the best wines made with Bobal as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Júcar.
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 Ribera del Júcar is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Moragona or the Domaine Bodegas Albero produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Júcar are Tempranillo, Bobal and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Júcar often reveals types of flavors of oak, earth or almonds and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dark fruit or grass.
What are the typical flavors of the Bobal grape variety?
News about the grape variety Bobal
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Burgundy wine fans queue weeks ahead for new releases
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Hermitage 2021: report and top-scoring wines
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