La Cepa de Pelayo Cupido Bobal

La Cepa de Pelayo Cupido Bobal from Manchuela, Spain is a powerful, concentrated wine with a deep fruity character, supported by spicy and earthy notes. Its firm structure, polished tannins and long finish make it an excellent choice for lovers of intense but well-balanced wines from the region. It is a wine that excellently expresses the potential of the Bobal grape while remaining refined and elegant. Deeply concentrated black fruits such as blackberries and cherries fill the mouth, along with spicy notes of pepper and spices. The aftertaste is long and full, with a pleasant structure that nicely rounds off the spicy and fruity notes. Pairs excellently with grilled red meat, stews, game dishes and mature cheeses. This wine is at its best when served at a temperature of 16-18°C. It has rested in French oak for 8 months.

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.