Bobal vs Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre is fuller, Bobal is more acidic.

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

Bobal

Red · Spain

dark, juicy, cherry, rustic

Mourvèdre

Red · Mediterranean coast of Spain

meaty, dark, herbal

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: High; High
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: France, Spain, Australia, United States

Only Bobal

Sausages
Pasta with meat sauce

Both pair with

Stews and braises
Barbecue and smoked meat

Only Mourvèdre

Lamb
Game

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 Mourvèdre pages.