Castilla-La Mancha Region

Region Hierarchy

Spain
- Castilla-La Mancha Region
  - La Mancha DOP
  - Valdepeñas DO

Climate(s)

Hot Continental

Elevation

Notes

Vast, flat plateau. Huge continentality: very hot summers, very cold winters. This region accounts for over half of all wine production in Spain.
Spain notes: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods.

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
Red	Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape	Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White	Airén Grape
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Other type of Still Red Wine
Still Red	Red Blend Wine	Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes
Still White	Airén Wine
Still White	Other type of Still White Wine