Excellence has a name: Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut. This high-quality sparkling wine has been awarded 90 points in the prestigious Discover Spain 2025 guide, curated by renowned British wine critic Tim Atkin, one of the world’s leading voices in the wine industry. This recognition not only places our sparkling wine among the 14 best in Spain, but also celebrates authenticity, innovation, and a commitment to native grape varieties like Bobal.
A Unique Sparkling Wine in Its Category
Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut is no ordinary sparkling wine. Its inclusion in this select group of award-winning wines is due to characteristics that make it truly special:
- It is the only high-quality sparkling wine from the D.O. Utiel-Requena featured in the guide.
- It is made with 100% Bobal, a native variety gaining international recognition.
- It is the only blanc de noirs among the awarded sparkling wines.
- Of the 14 highlighted sparkling wines, 8 are from the Valencian Community, and Vicente Gandía stands out as one of its most unique representatives.
Artisanal Production Using the Traditional Method
This sparkling wine is crafted using the traditional champenoise method, where the second fermentation takes place inside the bottle. After more than 20 months of aging on lees, a blanc de noirs sparkling wine is obtained using the red Bobal grape, giving it a unique personality.
Technical Sheet
- Appellation of origin: Utiel – Requena
- Type of Wine: Special Quality Sparkling – Blanc de Noirs
- Grape Variety: Bobal
- Alcohol Content: 12%
- Serving Temperature: 6–8 ºC
Tasting Notes: Freshness, Elegance, and Complexity
Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut presents a straw-yellow color with golden highlights. Its balanced aging on lees allows for harmony between floral and fruity aromas (rose, cherry) and more complex notes such as biscuit, toasted bread, fresh nuts, and subtle spices. The bubbles are fine and well-integrated, making it crisp yet creamy, with a rich texture and a fresh, clean finish.
This balance between structure and freshness makes it an ideal wine for celebrations, appetizers, or sophisticated pairings.
What Is Tim Atkin’s Discover Spain Guide?
Tim Atkin is one of the most influential wine critics in the world. A Master of Wine, journalist, and photographer, he has worked with publications such as Decanter and Harpers. His regional guides are followed by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide, and his judgment is synonymous with quality and prestige.
The Discover Spain guide by Tim Atkin is an international reference that highlights the best Spanish wines. The guide features 945 wines, 345 of which include detailed tasting notes, sourced from nearly every corner of the country. Atkin’s team currently produces in-depth reports on 11 Spanish appelations of origin, tasting thousands of wines and spending significant time on the ground. This approach allows for the inclusion of wines from lesser-known regions or even those outside the traditional D.O. system, offering a broad and diverse view of contemporary Spanish wine.
The report includes a wide variety: 195 reds, 108 whites, 17 rosés, 14 sparkling wines, 4 sweet wines, 3 orange wines, and 3 fortified wines, making it an essential tool for any lover of Spanish wine.
That Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut has been selected among the 14 highlighted sparkling wines in such a competitive and diverse context is a recognition that reaffirms the value of our commitment to quality, innovation, and the native Bobal variety.
Discover the Flavor That Won Over Tim Atkin
Tim Atkin’s recognition not only celebrates the quality of Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut, but also highlights our work in masterfully reinterpreting a native variety. This sparkling wine is an authentic expression of the Valencian terroir and a testament to how innovation and respect for tradition can go hand in hand.
If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the perfect time to discover why Vicente Gandía Bobal Brut is among the best sparkling wines in Spain.
You can purchase it from our online store: https://www.vicentegandiashop.com/vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-vino-espumoso-botella-75-cl/
