How do you tell Bobal and Tempranillo apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Bobal and Tempranillo is tannin: Bobal is High while Tempranillo is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Bobal or Tempranillo higher in tannin?

On the WSET ladder, Bobal is High and Tempranillo is Medium(+) for tannin.

Are Bobal and Tempranillo red or white?

Bobal and Tempranillo are both red grape varieties.

Bobal vs Tempranillo — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Bobal	Tempranillo
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

Tempranillo

red cherrydillleather

Common questions

How do you tell Bobal and Tempranillo apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Bobal and Tempranillo is tannin: Bobal is High while Tempranillo is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Bobal or Tempranillo higher in tannin?: On the WSET ladder, Bobal is High and Tempranillo is Medium(+) for tannin.
Are Bobal and Tempranillo red or white?: Bobal and Tempranillo are both red grape varieties.