Bobal vs Grenache

Bobal is more tannic and fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Bobal

Red · Spain

dark, juicy, cherry, rustic

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon

Only Bobal

Stews and braises
Sausages
Pasta with meat sauce
Barbecue and smoked meat

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables
Lamb

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Bobal and Grenache pages.