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Bobal Cabernet Sauvignon

2012 Utiel-Requena 60% Bobal, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

The Fuenteseca Bobal Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the unique terroir of the Utiel-Requena region. Composed of sixty percent Bobal and forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine features a medium-bodied structure that delivers a delightful balance of fruit and complexity. Its acidity is bright, contributing to a refreshing mouthfeel while harmonizing seamlessly with the wine's fruit intensity, which is prominent with layers of dark cherry, plum, and subtle spice notes. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine's elegance. This vintage from 2012 exemplifies an expertly crafted, food-friendly option, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes, from hearty stews to grilled meats.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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