Selling European wine in the United States lately has been somewhat of an adventure.
Between tariffs, trade tensions, and decisions coming from the White House (hello, Mr. Trump), placing a bottle across the Atlantic is starting to feel more like an extreme sport.
And yet, our wines continue to find their place there.
The latest to do so has been Pasión de Bobal, which has just received 91 points from Wine Enthusiast, one of the most influential publications in the international wine industry.
Additionally, with that score it receives the mention ‘Best Buy’, an award the magazine gives to wines that stand out for offering outstanding quality at a particularly competitive price in the U.S. market.
An award that speaks not only about the wine but also about what’s behind it.
Origin and way of working
Because Pasión de Bobal is born from a very clear idea: to work with a native grape variety in its place of origin, respecting its character and bringing out its full potential without masking it.
A wine that speaks of Requena-Utiel, of vineyards that have learned to survive and concentrate what matters.
A wine that speaks of balance, freshness, and identity.
What’s happening in the U.S.?
But we wonder… what is catching the attention of our ‘Pasión’ in such a demanding market as the U.S.?
We have posed this question to two people who live and work in the U.S. market and who know Pasión de Bobal well.
Álvaro Cárdenas — The Wine Stop, Los Angeles (California).
“Bobal is one of Spain’s most underrated grapes, and Pasión de Bobal shows exactly why it deserves more attention. Vibrant, expressive, and wonderfully balanced, it’s the kind of honest, characterful wine we look for when selecting wines for the U.S. market. The 91-point score and Wine Enthusiast’s Best Buy award confirm the extraordinary quality and value this wine offers.”
Inés Oro – Sales Manager Raíces Ibéricas America.
“Pasión de Bobal is quite a discovery for the American market in general. It’s a wine that appeals because of its balance, its red fruit, and an acidity that makes it very fresh. Also, it allows them to discover a grape variety unknown to them.”
Two different perspectives, one common point: when the origin is clear and the wine is honest, the language is universal.
Now it’s time to taste
If you want to understand why Pasión de Bobal inspires passion, you can find out in our online store.(And without tariffs! 😅)