Tasting Notes – Neleman Bobal Robusta 2021

Wine:  Neleman Bobal Robusta 2021

Grape:  This wine is produced using 100% Bobal grapes.  This grape is a dark-skinned originating in central eastern Spain. It is grown mainly in the provinces of Valencia, Cuenca, and Albacete in eastern central Spain.

Color:  Deep Red

Aromas:  oak, spices, cocoa, coffee, wood

Flavors: dark red fruit, such as plums and berries

Body:  Full

Alcohol:  14%

Acid:  Medium

Sweetness:  Dry

Tannins:  High

Balance:  enjoyable high tannic and complex wine

Serving Tips:  57° to 61° F, red wine glass, decant for 30 minutes

Food Pairings:  dishes with soy, with teriyaki and spicy food, such as chili, game meats

Aging:  can age for 6 years

Winery Notes:  The Neleman Organic Vineyards are in the Valencia wine region of southeastern Spain.  The Neleman Organic Winery is in one of Valencia’s highest regions and in the heart of the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.  In a tiny village in Valencia, Spain, Derrick Neleman discovered an old and neglected winery and breathed new life into it, together with a friend and winemaker along with the people from the area. That’s how Neleman was founded in 2014.  Since then, Neleman has been making delicious, often internationally awarded organic, vegan wines for a reasonable price.