Wines made from Bobal grapes of Utiel-Requena
Discover the best wines made with Bobal as a single variety or as a blend of Utiel-Requena.
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 Valence
The wine region of Utiel-Requena is located in the region of Valence of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hispano Suizas or the Domaine Bodegas 6º Elemento - Vino Sexto Elemento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Utiel-Requena are Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Utiel-Requena often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, lime or licorice and sometimes also flavors of cream, nectarine or oil.
What are the typical flavors of the Bobal grape variety?
- OakPresent in 71% of Bobal
- Red fruitPresent in 66% of Bobal
- Non oakPresent in 64% of Bobal
- Black fruitPresent in 62% of Bobal
- SpicesPresent in 59% of Bobal
- EarthPresent in 50% of Bobal
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Bobal
- Dried fruitPresent in 17% of Bobal
- OakyPresent in 16% of Bobal
- VanillaPresent in 13% of Bobal
- CherryPresent in 12% of Bobal
- LeatherPresent in 11% of Bobal
- PlumPresent in 11% of Bobal
- BlackberryPresent in 10% of Bobal
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Bobal
- Black fruitsPresent in 10% of Bobal
- PepperPresent in 9% of Bobal
- FloralPresent in 9% of Bobal
- ChocolatePresent in 9% of Bobal
- BlueberryPresent in 8% of Bobal
News about the grape variety Bobal
Resolution in Valencian wine region border conflict
‘Por fin se ha hecho justicia.’ (Finally, justice has been served) This strongly-worded statement was made by the Denomination of Origin Utiel-Requena in Spain’s Autonomous Region of Valencia as part of a press announcement in July. It refers to a Spanish Supreme Court ruling that was fully ratified at the end of September, closing a decade-long conflict between the region’s three DOs that pitted Valencia against Utiel-Requena and Alicante. The latter two had demanded that grapes fro ...
Global Champagne sales pass the €6bn mark for the first time
Domestic sales dipped by 1.7% year-on-year to 138.4 million bottles, but exports surged by 4.3% to 187.5 million bottles. That pushed the overall category into modest volume growth, with sales up from 321.8 million bottles in 2021 to 325.9 million last year. Value sales also smashed through the €6bn (£5.26bn) barrier for the first time, suggesting that the industry has now emerged relatively unscathed from the pandemic. Maxime Toubart, co-president of the Comité Champagne, hailed the figures as ...
Photo highlights: Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London 2022 25th Anniversary
After a three-year hiatus, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London returned with a bang on Saturday 5 November for its 25th anniversary, and what an iconic wine tasting experience it was for everyone that attended. We were reminded of the joy that comes with shared experiences, of the collective passion for fine wine, and we are grateful to everyone, including our prestigious producers, wine experts, and valued attendees, who came together to create this incredible day. See photo highlights from ...