Bobal
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bobal de Utiel-Requena, Provechón
Bobal is a red wine grape with signature aromas of iron filings, black plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high color intensity with substantial tannin.
- Check for dark fruit and earthy spice rather than overt dill-coconut oak tones.
Confidence signals
- Deep color with firm tannin
- Dark cherry/plum with earthy finish
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Utiel-Requena · Manchuela · Valencia
- Classic styles: Firm high-color inland Spanish red · Rosado and still red blend component
Common questions
Is Bobal a red or white grape variety?
Bobal is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bobal smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bobal include iron filings, black plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bobal?
Documented tells for Bobal: Look for high color intensity with substantial tannin. and Check for dark fruit and earthy spice rather than overt dill-coconut oak tones..
What is Bobal most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bobal is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Carignan and Touriga Nacional. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bobal grown?
Classic regions for Bobal include Utiel-Requena, Manchuela and Valencia.