Underdog Grape · Spain

Bobal

If you love Malbec for its dark color and easy fruit but wish it had more spine, Bobal is the bottle to reach for — a high-acid Spanish red that used to fill tankers and now fills serious glasses.

Tasting profile
Deep purple-black in the glass, with blackberry and plum cut by a line of acidity sharp enough to keep a rich dinner honest.
Where it grows
Utiel-Requena, Spain
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Utiel-Requena, Spain

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