La DO Utiel-Requena selecciona sus vinos representativos de 2022

The DO Utiel-Requena has chosen, through a blind tasting by its official panel, the wines that will represent it during the year. A recognition that rewards work well done and serves as a showcase for the whole appellation.

A selection made blind

What is interesting about this recognition lies in the method. The wines are chosen through a blind tasting, that is, without the panel knowing which winery is behind each glass. Only what matters is assessed: what is in the wine. It is a guarantee of impartiality and gives the award a credibility that other, more commercial prizes do not always have.

The award-winning categories

The selection covers the styles that best define the Valencian appellation:

• White: fresh wines that reflect the altitude and climate of the Utiel-Requena plateau.
• Bobal rosé: the jewel of the region, made with the variety that gives the district its identity.
• Sparkling: a category in which the region has gained weight and prestige.

Each distinction recognises a specific winery, but the message is collective: high-level wines are made here across several registers.

Bobal, a mark of identity

No variety defines Utiel-Requena as much as Bobal. It yields reds with colour and structure, but also rosés of great freshness and personality that have become the region's best calling card. Putting the spotlight on it means betting on what is one's own against uniformity.

A seal that guides the consumer

For the buyer, this kind of recognition works like a compass. On a shelf full of labels, knowing that a wine has passed its appellation's panel tasting helps to decide with more confidence. And for the curious enthusiast, it is an invitation to visit the region: you can get to know the district's wineries in the winery directory and taste Bobal where it is born.