2021 Pasión de Bobal, Bodegas Sierra Norte, Utiel-Requena

£13.50 inc. VAT

Barrel-fermented Bobal from high altitude vineyards near Valencia. Produced from the oldest, low-yielding Bobal vines on the Fuenteseca estate. Bobal ripens later than other varieties with young vines often used to make light fruity reds, and older vines used to produce more structured, alcoholic wines that can be aged to result in a more complex style. Fruit yields are controlled in order to keep the natural ecosystem of the environment and organic practices are also employed, harsh chemicals avoided. The wine was fermented in barrel before undergoing malolactic fermentation and six months ageing in French barriques.

An open, warm and toasty nose with blackberry, raspberry and savoury notes. The palate has lots of dark fruit and well-balanced toasty oak along with fine tannins and a generous and appealing finish.

Full-flavoured beef or lamb dishes, or with hard cheeses and charcuterie.