Vicente Gandia Bobal Negro

Key characteristics:

Vicente Gandia Bobal Negro is a powerful and elegant expression of Spain’s indigenous Bobal grape, meticulously crafted by the renowned Vicente Gandia winery. This red wine showcases a harmonious balance of intense fruit and subtle oak, reflecting the unique terroir of Utiel-Requena. It is well-rounded and full-bodied, finishing with light notes of oak from its barrel ageing.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Bobal
• Appearance: Intense red wine, with a violet rim and dense tears.
• Aroma: Aromas of red fruits and English caramel with light smoky nuances.
• Taste: In the mouth it is resounding, filling the mouth, leaving an oaky sensation.
• Region: Utiel-Requena, Spain, is a high plateau located west of Valencia, characterized by its clay and limestone soils and a continental climate with Mediterranean influence. This region is the ancestral home of the Bobal grape, which thrives in these unique conditions, producing wines with intense color, full body, and structure.
• Pairing: Excellent pairing with smoked meat, bbq, spicy meatballs, Valencian paella, Moroccan lamb tagine, medium cheese or aged Gouda.

Overall impression:

This wine delivers a well-rounded and full palate, culminating in a harmonious and memorable finish that truly captures the essence of the Bobal grape.

Extra notes:

• Producer Vicente Gandia was awarded the “Aurum Europa Excellente” Prize as “Best European Winery” by the European Congress of Enogastronomic Brotherhoods (CEUCO) in both 2018 and 2022.
• The Bobal Negro has received critical acclaim, including 91 points from the prestigious Proensa Guide.
• Fifty percent of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 12 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels, contributing to its complexity and oaky notes.