Description

Vega Tolosa Bobal | DO Manchuela, Spain

 Organic    Vegan

Vega Tolosa Bobal is a serious, beautifully crafted expression of one of Spain’s great native red grapes. Made from 100% Bobal, it comes from an old family vineyard planted in 1930, where naturally low yields produce concentrated grapes packed with flavour and character.

This is not the rustic, heavy Bobal that some people may remember. There is plenty of ripe dark fruit, but also freshness, structure and elegance. The wine spends 28 months in French oak, giving it depth and complexity without losing the personality of the fruit. Native yeasts from the grapes are used during fermentation, allowing the wine to retain the character of both the Bobal variety and its Manchuela origins.

The result is a rich yet balanced red with dark berries, ripe plum and cherry, joined by spice, subtle balsamic notes and beautifully integrated oak. There is real structure here, but also the natural freshness that makes good Bobal so appealing.

Only 2,600 bottles are produced, making this a genuinely limited wine and a wonderful bottle for anyone wanting to discover just how sophisticated Bobal can be.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Manchuela, Spain
• Grape: 100% Bobal
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Vineyard: Old Bobal vineyard planted in 1930
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Aging: 28 months in French oak barrels
• Production Size: Limited to 2,600 bottles
• Style: Rich, structured, elegant, complex
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Contains Sulphites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep, intense red with a rich, youthful colour.
• Aroma: Ripe blackberry, plum and cherry with spice, subtle balsamic character and elegant notes from the French oak.
• Palate: Full and expressive, with concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins and lovely freshness. Structured without feeling heavy, leading to a long, persistent finish.

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🍽 Food Pairing

Perfect with:

• Slow-roasted lamb
• Grilled steak
• Iberian pork
• Beef or game stews
• Roast duck
• Mature Manchego
• Charcuterie and cured meats

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💎 Why We Love It

This is the bottle to show someone who still thinks Bobal is just a simple everyday Spanish red.

Old vines, tiny production and 28 months in French oak give it serious credentials, but what matters when you drink it is that it still feels unmistakably like Bobal — generous, dark-fruited and full of character, with enough freshness to keep you coming back to the glass.

And with only 2,600 bottles made, there is something rather special about having one on the table.

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About the Producer

Vega Tolosa is a family winery in Casas-Ibáñez, Albacete, in the heart of DO Manchuela. The family’s relationship with Bobal stretches back generations, and preserving their old vineyards has become central to the winery’s identity. Their vineyards are farmed organically, with particular emphasis on the native varieties of the region and the biodiversity of the Cabriel Valley.

Bobal is very much at the heart of what they do. Rather than treating it simply as a traditional local grape, Vega Tolosa uses old vines, careful vineyard work and different styles of winemaking to demonstrate how versatile the variety can be — from fresh wines to serious, long-aged reds such as this limited-production bottling.

Explore more in our Red wine collection.