Where does Bobal come from?

Bobal grows in Utiel-Requena, Spain.

What does Bobal taste like?

Expect blackberry, plum, dried herbs, black pepper. Closest familiar reference: Malbec with the volume turned down and the acidity turned up.

If you usually drink Malbec, Bobal is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Carignan, Refosco, Blaufränkisch.

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
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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What wine is Bobal similar to?: If you usually drink Malbec, Bobal is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Carignan, Refosco, Blaufränkisch.

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