The wine region of Manchuela is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Finca Sandoval or the Domaine Bodega Iniesta produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Manchuela are Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Manchuela often reveals types of flavors of beeswax, raspberry or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cedar, cigar box or floral.
In the mouth of Manchuela is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 42 estates and châteaux in the of Manchuela, producing 208 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Manchuela go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Furmint is a very old Hungarian grape variety. It arrived in France in the 1800s. The bunches of Furmint are of medium size. They are compact and cylindrical. The berries are also of medium size. They are either short elliptical or rounded. Their thick skin changes from greenish white to reddish once the fruit is mature. This grape variety is known throughout the world for being part of the composition of the Hungarian Tokaj vintage. Robust, rich in alcohol and acidity, it needs light soil and a warm, dry climate to be fertile. It must also be pruned short and its budding takes place 7 days after the Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the second late period. This grape variety fears grey rot and erinosis. When vinified dry, Furmint produces a very fragrant, fine and highly alcoholic white wine.
