Bobal vs Carignan
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Bobal and Carignan is acidity: Bobal is Medium(+) while Carignan is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Bobal | Carignan |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium(+) | High |
| Tannin | High | Medium(+) |
| Body | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
| Alcohol | Medium | High |
| Color intensity | Deep | Deep |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium | Medium |
Signature aromas
Bobal
black plumblack cherryviolet
Carignan
black cherrydried herbslicorice
Common questions
- How do you tell Bobal and Carignan apart in a blind tasting?
- The clearest separator between Bobal and Carignan is acidity: Bobal is Medium(+) while Carignan is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
- Is Bobal or Carignan higher in acidity?
- On the WSET ladder, Bobal is Medium(+) and Carignan is High for acidity.
- Are Bobal and Carignan red or white?
- Bobal and Carignan are both red grape varieties.