Cuando hablamos de vinos españo’em, lo primero que viene a la mente suele ser Rioja o Ribera del Duero. Pero en el corazón de la Comunidad Valenciana se cultiva una uva autóctona, antigua y sorprendente: la Bobal. Un vino con cuerpo, personalidad y mucha historia… ’twere muy pocos lo conocen.
And that makes it even more special. Here's how you can try it out.
Bobal: the hidden treasure of Valencian wine
Native to the region Utiel-Requena, the Bobal is a red grape variety with centuries of tradition. It is perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean climate and gives rise to vinos intensos, con notas fru’boutes y una acidez refrescante. Despite its enormous potential, for years Bobal has been the forgotten grape on the international wine scene.
But that is changing. Today, small family wineries están recuperando la identidad de este vino con producciones cuidadas, procesos sostenib’em y propuestas enólogicas de gran calidad.
Why should you try Bobal wine at least once in your life?
Because ’tain’t solo una bebida, es la historia líquida de una tierra que ha sabido mantenerse auténtica. El Bobal no busca impresionar con etiquetas llamativas ni campañas globa’em: conquista con su honest flavour, its rustic character and its link to the territory. Each glass speaks of centuries of tradition, of family grape harvests and of a wine culture that deserves to be discovered.
In addition, its low sulphite content and the artisanal way in which it is produced in many wineries make it one of the most popular wines in the world. natural and healthy option for the most curious palates.
A wine experience (and much more) just an hour from Valencia
If you fancy a different gastronomic experience during your visit to Valencia, we have the perfect plan for you: a half-day excursion to Requena, where wine, history and landscape blend in a single drink.
This route includes:
- Visit to dos bodegas loca’em very different, each with its own style, charm and history.
- Two wine tastings con aperitivos loca’em.
- A walk through the historic centre of Requena and a visit to the underground caves carved out of the rock where wine was once stored.
- Transport from Valencia included.
- And, as always, a official local guide throughout the excursion.
And if you come from September onwards, you may have to harvest the grapes yourself.
A fun and authentic way to understand the whole process, from vine to glass!
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