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J. Navascues La Pinada Bobal, 2017
750ml
$14.99
+CRV
Mix 6 for $13.49 each
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
James Suckling-Valencia, Spain - "A linear and bright Bobal with juicy-fruit, sweet-herb and black-tea aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Juicy tannins." Pairs wonderfully with a rice dish, such as paella.
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Product Details
OVERVIEW
Geography
This DO is located just west of the Mediterranean city of Valencia in eastern Spain’s Levante region. The Valencia DO produces a range of wines from dry whites to rosés and reds. Moscatel de Valencia, a popular sweet wine made from Moscatel grapes, offers incredible value for the high level of quality. The continuous heat of the region limits the variety of grapes that can be successfully grown; however, Valencia is known for producing fresh and enjoyable white wines primarily made from Merseguera. Red and rosé wines are made mainly from Bobal blended with Garnacha, Tempranillo and Monastrell. Often referred to as "jóvenes" (young) wines, they are typically meant to be enjoyed immediately and are not well suited for aging.
Varietal / Type
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Most red wine varietals fare best in warmer climates, where they can ripen fully before harvesting. So climate and soil – as well as market demand – determine the best grape types to plant in a particular vineyard. In Europe, centuries of tradition, trial and error determined what wine grapes grew best where, and modern regulations have enshrined those winemaking practices into law.
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