{"id":45134,"date":"2025-08-27T08:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/uncategorized\/vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-wins-over-tim-atkin-with-90-points\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T08:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:49:02","slug":"vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-tim-atkin-90-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/news-en\/vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-tim-atkin-90-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut conquers Tim Atkin with 90 points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Excellence has a name: <a href=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/en\/producto\/bobal-brut-bobal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/strong><\/a>. This high-quality sparkling wine has been awarded <strong>90 points<\/strong> in the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/timatkin.com\/product\/2025-descubre-espana-informe-especial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Discover Spain 2025 guide<\/strong><\/a>, curated by renowned British wine critic <a href=\"https:\/\/timatkin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tim Atkin<\/strong><\/a>, one of the world\u2019s leading voices in the wine industry. This recognition not only places our sparkling wine among the <strong>14 best in Spain<\/strong>, but also celebrates authenticity, innovation, and a commitment to native grape varieties like <strong>Bobal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>A Unique Sparkling Wine in Its Category<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut <\/strong>is no ordinary sparkling wine. Its inclusion in this select group of award-winning wines is due to characteristics that make it truly special:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">It is the <strong>only high-quality sparkling wine<\/strong> from the <strong>D.O. Utiel-Requena <\/strong>featured in the guide.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">It is made with <strong>100% Bobal<\/strong>, a native variety gaining international recognition.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">It is the <strong>only blanc de noirs<\/strong> among the awarded sparkling wines.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Of the 14 highlighted sparkling wines, <strong>8 are from the Valencian Community<\/strong>, and <strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda<\/strong> stands out as one of its most unique representatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44396\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut.jpg\" alt=\"vicente gandia bobal brut\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Artisanal Production Using the Traditional Method<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>This sparkling wine is crafted using the <strong>traditional champenoise method<\/strong>, where the second fermentation takes place inside the bottle. After more than <strong>20 months of aging on lees<\/strong>, a b<strong>lanc de noirs sparkling wine<\/strong> is obtained using the red <strong>Bobal<\/strong> grape, giving it a unique personality.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Technical Sheet<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"><strong>Appellation of origin:<\/strong> Utiel \u2013 Requena<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"><strong>Type of Wine:<\/strong> Special Quality Sparkling \u2013 Blanc de Noirs<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"><strong>Grape Variety:<\/strong> Bobal<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"><strong>Alcohol Content:<\/strong> 12%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving Temperature:<\/strong> 6\u20138 \u00baC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Tasting Notes: Freshness, Elegance, and Complexity<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"><strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut <\/strong>presents a <strong>straw-yellow color<\/strong> with golden highlights. Its balanced aging on lees allows for harmony between <strong>floral and fruity aromas<\/strong> (rose, cherry) and more complex notes such as <strong>biscuit, toasted bread, fresh nuts, and subtle spices<\/strong>. The bubbles are fine and well-integrated, making it <strong>crisp yet creamy<\/strong>, with a rich texture and a fresh, clean finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">This balance between <strong>structure and freshness<\/strong> makes it an ideal wine for celebrations, appetizers, or sophisticated pairings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44398\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut2.jpg\" alt=\"Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/webbobalbrut2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What Is Tim Atkin\u2019s Discover Spain Guide?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tim Atkin<\/strong> is one of the most influential wine critics in the world. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersofwine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Wine<\/a>, journalist, and photographer, he has worked with publications such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decanter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/harpers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harpers<\/a>. His regional guides are followed by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide, and his judgment is synonymous with quality and prestige.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Discover Spain guide<\/strong> by <strong>Tim Atkin<\/strong> is an international reference that highlights the best Spanish wines. The guide features <strong>945 wines<\/strong>, <strong>345<\/strong> of which include detailed tasting notes, sourced from nearly every corner of the country. Atkin\u2019s team currently produces in-depth reports on <strong>11 Spanish appelations of origin<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">The report includes a wide variety: <strong>195 reds, 108 whites, 17 ros\u00e9s, 14 sparkling wines, 4 sweet wines, 3 orange wines, and 3 fortified wines<\/strong>, making it an essential tool for any lover of Spanish wine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">That <strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/strong> has been selected among the <strong>14 highlighted sparkling wines<\/strong> in such a competitive and diverse context is a recognition that reaffirms the value of our commitment to quality, innovation, and the native <strong>Bobal <\/strong>variety.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45127\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45126\" src=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TimAtkinMW_DescubreEspana2025_ES-Cover-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"cover discover spain guide 2025 tim atkin\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TimAtkinMW_DescubreEspana2025_ES-Cover-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TimAtkinMW_DescubreEspana2025_ES-Cover-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TimAtkinMW_DescubreEspana2025_ES-Cover-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TimAtkinMW_DescubreEspana2025_ES-Cover.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cover Discover Spain 2025 Guide by Tim Atkin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Discover the Flavor That Won Over Tim Atkin<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tim Atkin\u2019s <\/strong>recognition not only celebrates the quality of <strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/strong>, but also highlights our work in masterfully <strong>reinterpreting a native variety<\/strong>. This sparkling wine is an authentic expression of the <strong>Valencian terroir<\/strong> and a testament to how innovation and respect for tradition can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\" style=\"text-align: left;\">If you haven\u2019t tried it yet, now is the perfect time to discover why <strong>Vicente Gand\u00eda Bobal Brut<\/strong> is among the best sparkling wines in Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You can <strong>purchase <\/strong>it from our online store: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vicentegandiashop.com\/vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-vino-espumoso-botella-75-cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vicentegandiashop.com\/vicente-gandia-bobal-brut-vino-espumoso-botella-75-cl\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excellence has a name: Vicente Gand\u00eda 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\u2019s leading voices in the wine industry. This recognition not only places our sparkling wine among the 14 best in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":45132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[253],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45134"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45136,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45134\/revisions\/45136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vicentegandia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}