🇪🇸SPAIN–Castilla-La Mancha
CASTILLE-LA MANCHA IS– DO.- 9 VP.- 8 @Toledo
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Malvar, Malvasia, Moscatel Crano Menudo, Parellada, Pedro Ximenez, Torrontes, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Bobal, Boushet, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera AKA=Alicante, Garnacha, Monastrell, Moravia, Trobat
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot
GEOGRAPHY– Spain(Central), REGION-Castille-La Mancha, +Latitude(° to °‘N’)
- Sub-Zones/ DO.’s– Almansa DO., Jumilla DO.(Laps)Murcia Region, La Mancha DO., Manchuela DO., Mondejar DO., Ribera del Jucar DO., Ucles DO., Valdepenas DO.
- PROVINCES-Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, Toledo
TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Montes de Tolego, +Altitude(500mt. to 1,100mt.)
- ON PLATEAU/ Meseta Central, +Alt. 610mt.- 760mt.
- On~Tajo~River~(To Atlantic Ocean), On~Guadiana~River(To Atlantic Ocean)
- On~Jucar~River~(To Mediterranean Sea), On~Segura~River(To Mediterranean Sea)
SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
CLIMATE– “Continental”, *Summers– Hot, Dry | *Winters– Wet, Cold
- +Diurnal Shifts(Variation)
- +WIND/~Levante~AKA=Solano/ Levanter(Originates…In East/ Mediterranean Sea)
VITICULTURE– +AGED/ American Oak
HISTORY
CULTURE– Bottles Distinguish by *Don Quixoti on Bottle.
- GASTRONOMY… | CHEESE… Manchego(Sheep/ Semi-Hard)
**Refer to “SPAIN/ Home” For Detailed Information On Spain as a Country.
LA MANCHA DO. @Tomelloso
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Moscatel Crano Menudo, Parellada, Pedro Ximenez, Torrontes, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- –International– Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- TINTO= Bobal, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Moravia
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY– Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha, South of Madrid-City(50km.)
- PROVINCES-Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Toledo, “Multi-Appellation”
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, ON PLATEAU/~Central~, +Altitude(660mt. to 800mt.)
- On~Guadiana~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Bedrock, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Sand, Clay
- Terra Rossa- Type of Red Clay Produced by the Weathering of Limestone Over Thousands of Years and Colored by Iron Oxide.
- CLIMATE- “Continental”
- VITICULTURE- 164,600 ha. Planted, Largest Growing Area/ Spain, (25% White/ 75% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Aayuso Estola, Castillo La Paz, Felix Solis, Finca Antigua, Finca Los Juncares(29ha.), Lozano, Pago de Vallegarcia, Tinedo Cala, Verduguez, Vinculo, Volver
- CULTURE- 1966- DO. Officially Established.
- CHEEESE… Manchego(Sheep/ Semi-Hard)
MENTRIDA DO. @Mentrida
- BLANCO= Albillo, Macabeo, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanco
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanco
- TINTO= Garnacha 81%, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain(Central), REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Toledo
- South-West of Madrid-City(5km.)
- **Mentrida DO. is Technically In Castilla La Mancha, I Mirrored it In the Madrid Region Because of Similarities In Geography, Topography and Wine Style.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, REGION-Madrid, ON PLATEAU/~Central~
- SLOPES/ Sierrra de Gredos Mountains(South), +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.)
- On~Alberche/ Guadarrama~River~Tributary~Tajo~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sandy, Clay, Granite/ Slate Sub-Soil
- VITICULTURE- 5,800 ha. Planted, (10% White/ 90% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Arrayan, Jimenez-Landi, Agrovillarta, Bernabeleva, Canopy, Contas del Diablo, Cuesta, Daniel Gome Jimenez-Landt
- CULTURE- 1976- DO. Officially Established
- SUB-ZONES Of MENTRIDA
- TALAVERA–
- Geography- REGION-Madrid, SUB-ZONE-Mentrida DO.(?)
- TORRIJOS–
- Geography- REGION-Madrid, SUB-ZONE-Mentrida DO.(? )
- SAGRA-TOLEDO–
- Geography- REGION-Madrid, SUB-ZONE-Mentrida DO.(?)
- SIERRA De GREDOS
- Geography- Castile & Leon(West), SUB-REGION-Cebreros
- **Sierra de Gredos Laps 4 Wine Regions: Cebreros, Mentrida, Vinos de Madrid, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon.
- Geography- Castile & Leon(West), SUB-REGION-Cebreros
- TALAVERA–
MONDEJAR DO. @Mondejar
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Malvar, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Torrontes, Verdejo
- –International– Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrad
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha, In La Mancha DO.
- South of Madrid-City(45km.), BORDERS-Ucles DO.(South)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, ON PLATEAU/~Meseta Central~, +Altitude(800mt.), On~Tagus~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Bedrock “Sedimentary”, Clay, Sand, Marl
- CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 600 ha. Planted, (28% White/ 72% Red)
- Estate/ Producers-
- CULTURE- 1997- DO. Officially Established.
UCLES DO. @Tarancon
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Moscatel, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Garnacha, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha, In La Mancha DO.(North)(Laps)
- South-East of Madrid-City( km.), BORDERS-Mondejar DO.(North)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, ON PLATEAU/ Meseta Central
- SLOPES/ Sierra de Altomira Mountains, +Altitude(500mt. to 1,100mt.)
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Dolomitic Limestone
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influence
- +Diuranl Shifts(Variation)
- VITICULTURE- 1,650 ha. Planted, (22% White/ 78% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Fontana, Finca La Estacada, Soledad Sol Mayor, Vinergia
- CULTURE– 2005- DO. Offically Established
VALDEPENAS DO. @Valdepenas
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Moscatel Grano Menudo, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha(South), In La Mancha DO.
- PROVINCE-Ciudad Real
- MUNICIPALITIES-Alcubillas, Alhambra, Montiel, Granatula de Calatrava, Moral de Calatrava, San Carlos Del Valle, Santa Cruz de Mudela, Torrenueva
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, ON PLATEAU/~Meseta Central~, +Altitude(650mt. to 825mt.)
- On~Jabalon~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Bedrock, “Sedimentary”, Chalk, Limestone
- CLIMATE- “Continental”, +Diurnal Shifts(+20°Variation)
- VITICULTURE- 23,050 ha. Planted, (17% White/ 83% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Casa de la Vina, Felix Solis Avantis, Fernando Castro, Hosgesa 2000, Ja Megia Hijos,Miguel Calatayud, Navarro Lopez, Real, Santiago Apostle(Co.-Op.), Vinartis
- CULTURE– 1932- DO. Offically Established.
- ~Etymology~ Valdepenas Means “Valley of the Rocks”, Referring to the Regions Rocky Landscape.
- ASSOCIATIONS~ ~DO. Valdepenas Interprofessional~
- Mission~ Protect and Defends the Viticultural Interests of the Production Area, and Represents Producers and Processors Marketers For Consumers, Providing a Stable Framework Through Internal Regulation That Guarantees Control and Quality of the Wines.
RIBERA Del JUCAR DO. @Casas de Haro
- BLANCO= Airen, Moscatel Grano Menudo
- –International– Sauvignon Blanc
- –International– Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Bobal 35%, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha, In La Mancha DO.(East)
- PROVINCE-Cuenca
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Jucar~River~
- ON PLATEAU/~Meseta Central~, +Altitude(650mt. to 750mt.)
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sand, Rocks, Limestone
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 7,700 ha. Planted, (13% White/ 87% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Albero, Illana, Magelena Sueno, Purisima, Rambililla, Vega Moragona
- CULTURE– 2003- DO. Offically Established.
MANCHUELA DO. @Villamalea
- BLANCO= Airen, Albillo, Macabeo, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- TINTO= Bobal 30%, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell, Moravia
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(East), BORDERS-Valenciana(East)
- PROVINCES– Albacete, Cuenca, @Hw.# E-901/ #A-3
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley”
- SLOPES/ Sierra de Mira, +Altitude(600mt. to 1,100mt.), On~Jucar/ Cabriel~Rivers~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Terracotta-Colored Clay, Limestone, Calcareous Chalk
- CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 10,600ha. Planted, (40% White/ 60% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Altolandon(R. Molina)(120ha.) Cien y Pico, Gratias, IIdania, Ponce(Juan Antonio), Sandoval, Vega Tolosa
- Vineyards- La Estrecha
- VINICULTURE- Blanco, Rosato, Tinto, Espumoso(Sparking), Doble Pasta
- CULTURE– 2000- DO. Offically Established.
- ~Etymology~Manchuela, Meaning “Lessar La Mancha”, Referring to the Region Used to Be Part of La Mancha.
ALMANSA DO. @Almansa
- BLANCO= Airen, Garnacha Blanca, Verdejo, Moscatel Menudo
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Cincibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha, Garnacha Tintorere, Monastrell
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(East), BORDERS-Valenciana, @Hw.#A-35
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, ON PLATEAU/~Meseta Central~, +Altitude(700mt. to 1,000mt.)
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
- CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 6,900ha. Planted, (4% White/ 96% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Bodegas Atalaya, Niel Santofimia, Piqueras, Tinoralba
- CULTURE- 1966- DO. Officially Established.
JUMILLA DO. @Jumilla
- BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Malvasia, Pedro Ximenez, Moscatel Grado Menudo, Verdejo
- –International– Chardonnay, Moscatel de Grano Menudo AKA=Muscat Blanc Petit Grain, Sauvignon Blanc
- –International– Chardonnay, Moscatel de Grano Menudo AKA=Muscat Blanc Petit Grain, Sauvignon Blanc
- TINTO= Monastrell 80%, Cencibel AKA=Tempranillo, Garnacha, Garnacha Tintorera AKA=Alicante Bouschet
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla-La Mancha, (Laps)Murcia“Region”(45%)
- PROVINCES-Albacete, Murcia, MUNICIPALITY-Jumilla
- Near Coast/ Mediterranean Sea(60km.), @Hw.#A-30
- CITIES-Albatana, Fuente Alamo, Helin, Jumilla, Montealegre del Castillo, Ontur, Tobarra
- BORDERS-Almansa DO.(North), Yecla DO.(North-East)
- Sub-Zones- Carche Valley
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley/ Plateaus”, ON PLATEAU/~Meseta Central~
- SLOPES/ Beatic Cordillera/Tobarra Mountains(Sierra del Carche), +Altitude(400mt. to 900mt.), (Surrounded by Mountains)
- Transition-Zone-BETWEEN-Coast & Central Castilian Plateau
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marine Origin, Calcareous, Limestone(Brown), Sand, Clay, ~No Phylloxera~
- CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence, +Diurnal Shifts(+35°Variation)
- VITICULTURE- 17,900 ha. Planted, (8% White/ 92% Red), High Percentage of Bush Vines.
- Estate/ Producers- 1890, Alceno(*1870), Altos de la Hoya, Arloren, Asensio Carcelen, Bleda, BSI-Bodegas San Isidro(Co.-Op.,*1934), Carchelo, Casa Castillo(174ha.), Cerron, Delampa, Ego, Encarnacion(Co.-Op.), Esencia Wines, Fernandez, Luzon(*1841), J. Garcia Carrion, Juan Gil, Las Gravas, Madrid Romero, Mainetes, El Nido, Lo Nuevo, Olivares, Ontalba, Pio del Ramo, Salzillo, San Dionisio, San Isidro(Co.-Op.), Santiago Apostol, Sierra Norte, Silvano Garcia(*1925), Torrecastillo, Venta de las Cuevas, Vina Elena, Xenysel
- VINICULTURE- Tinto(+85% Monastrell), Blanco, Rosado
- CULTURE- 1966- DO. Officially Established.
- FESTIVALS~ ~Fiestas de la Vendimia~(August)
- GASTRONOMY … Rice With Rabbit and Snails, Relleno/ Pelotas(Chicken Meatballs), Pan Fried Baby Goat
- GOING THERE- ~Visit the Castile of Jumilla~
- WINE TRAILS~ ~Ruta del Vine de Jumilla~
Vino de la Tierra’s of Castilla La Mancha
- BIANCO= Any White Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Castilla-La Mancha.
- TINTO= Any Red Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Castilla-La Mancha.
- VITICULTURE– Wines Produced In “CASTILLA-La MANCHA” Non-Conforming to a DO.
CASTILLA VT. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(Greater), PROVINCE-All
GALVEZ VT. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE– ?
POZOHONDO VT. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE– ?
SIERRA De ALCARAZ VT. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE– ?
Vino De Pago of Castilla La Mancha
- **Refer to “SPAIN/ Home” For Detailed Information On Vino Pago.
Vino Pago- Dominio de Valdepusa VP. @Malpica de Tajo
- TINTO= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Toledo
- Located Outside Of DO. Limits.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly” +Altitude(500mt.)
- VITICULTURE- 50 ha. Planted
Vino Pago- Campo de Guardio VP. @La Guardia
- TINTO= Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- BLANCO= Chardonnay
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Toledo
- MANICIPALITY-La Guardia
- VITICULTURE- 81 ha. Planted, Owned by Bodegas Martue, +Altitude(700mt.)
- CULTURE- 2009- VP. Officially Established.
Vino Pago- Guijoso VP. @Albacete
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(South-East), PROVINCE– Albacete
- MANICIPALITY-El Bonillo
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(1,000mt.)
- VITICULTURE- 99 ha. Planted
Vino Pago- Finca Elez VP. @Albacete
- TINTO= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo
- BLANCO= Chardonnay
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(South-East), PROVINCE-Albacete
- MANICIPALITY-El Bonillo
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly”, SLOPES/ Sierra de Alcaraz, +Altitude(1,090mt.)
- VITICULTURE- 39 ha. Planted, Owned by Sierra de Alcaraz
Vino Pago- Florentino VP. @Ciudad Real
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE– Ciudad Real
- MANICIPALITY– Malagon
- VITICULTURE- 58 ha. Planted, Owned by Arzuaga Group
- CULTURE- AKA=La Solana Estate
Vino Pago- Casa Del Bianco VP.
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Ciudad Real
- VITICULTURE- 92 ha. Planted, +Altitude(700mt.)
- CULTURE- 2010- VP. Officially Established.
Vino Pago- Los Cerrillos VP.
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Ciudad Real
- VITICULTURE- ha. Planted, +Altitude(700mt.)
- CULTURE- 2019- VP. Officially Established.
Vino Pago- El Vicario VP. @
- TINTO= Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo
- BLANCO= Chardonnay
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Albacete
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly”, SLOPES/ Montes de Toledo Mountains, +Altitude(600mt.)
- On~Guadiana~River~
- VITICULTURE- 130 ha. Planted
Vino Pago- Calzadilla VP. @Huete
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Cuenca
- In Ucles DO.
- VITICULTURE- 26 ha. Planted, +Altitude(850mt. to 1,005mt.)
Vino Pago- La Jaraba VP. @
- TINTO= Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo
- BLANCO= Chardonnay
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha, PROVINCE-Cuenca
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly”, +Altitude(700mt.)
- On~Valdelobos~River~
- VITICULTURE- 75 ha. Planted
Vino Pago- Dehesa Del Carrizal VP. @Retuerta del Bulllaque
- TINTO= Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
- BLANCO= Chardonnay
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(West), PROVINCE-Ciudad Real
- Located Outside Of DO. Limits.
- TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Montes de Toledo/ Rana Mountains, +Altitude(900mt.)
- VITICULTURE- 28 ha. Planted, Owned by Grandes Pagos de Espana
Vino Pago- Vallegarcia VP. @Huete
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Castilla La Mancha(West), PROVINCE-Ciudad Real
- Located Outside Of DO. Limits.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly”, SLOPES/ Montes de Toledo Mountains, +Altitude(850mt. to 1,005mt.)
- VITICULTURE- 31ha. Planted
**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.