Bobal

Bobal is a native red Spanish grape that is native to southeastern Spain. This dark-skinned grape is cultivated in several regions, but it flourishes in Utiel-Requena DO, located in the province of Valencia, where it is the undisputed king.

It is estimated that it is the second most common red grape in the country, after Tempranillo. Bobal produces rounded red wines with medium to full body, rich tannins, and great acidity. The wines are deeply colored, dense, and fruity. They are rich but manage to stay fresh.

Typical aromas include a complex combination of black cherry, blackberry, and pomegranate notes, sometimes with spice and leather-like nuances. Although Bobal is prominent and common, it was mostly underestimated and merely used to provide color and acidity to Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell.