The wine region of Almansa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atalaya or the Domaine Bodegas Piqueras produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Almansa are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Almansa often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or menthol and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.
In the mouth of Almansa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 43 estates and châteaux in the of Almansa, producing 199 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Almansa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
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