🇪🇸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)

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LA MANCHA DO.     @Tomelloso

  • BLANCO= Airen, Macabeo, Moscatel Crano Menudo, Parellada, Pedro Ximenez, Torrontes, Verdejo
    • –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
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.