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