La Cepa de Pelayo Bobal

La Cepa de Pelayo Bobal 12 months in French oak from Manchuela, Spain. is a powerful and complex wine that combines the intensity of the Bobal grape with the finesse of French oak aging. The rich, ripe fruit notes are beautifully complemented by woody and spicy nuances, creating a balanced and elegant wine. Perfect for lovers of robust red wines with depth and character. Full and powerful in the mouth, with firm tannins that provide structure and body. The wine feels broad and concentrated, with a firm presence of the ripe fruit. The taste brings back the dark fruit notes, together with the roasted and spicy nuances of the oak. The finish is long and complex, with a persistent combination of fruit, spices and a hint of vanilla. The minerality of the soil contributes to a fresh, balanced finish. With proper storage, the wine can last 5 to 8 years or even longer.

Manchuela is one of the most recent Spanish DOs: officially recognized since July 28, 2000. However, the name “Manchuela” was already recognized as a wine region in 1966 by ministerial order. It is a vast area in east-central Spain and borders the D.O. La Mancha is located between two rivers: the Júcar and the Cabriel. The vineyards are at an altitude of 600 to 700 meters; During the warm summer, the grapes are cooled at night by the fresh and humid wind coming from the Mediterranean Sea.

Bobal is a strong and fruitful vine with very large bunches and is only planted in Spain. The grapes have a colorful skin and a lot of colorless flesh. Bobal is a native Spanish grape variety that gives off a lot of color and produces full-bodied wines. This grape comes from the villages of Utiel and Requena in the province of Valencia. Bobal grows quickly and can withstand bright sun. The best Bobal wines are deep in color and have a soft aftertaste. Especially when the Bobal grape is grown at higher altitudes, beautiful wines can be made from it.