Castilla-La Mancha is a large region located South and east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. Inexpensive table wines are produced from a variety of Grapes. Higher quality wines are increasingly available, but the region is traditionally known as a source of low quality bulk wine. More than half of Spain's grapes are grown here.
Traditionally, only grape varieties that can tolerate hot, Dry conditions were planted. The white Airen grape is at the top of the list and remains the most planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha (and indeed in all of Spain). However, it is not a particularly respected variety, so many producers have expanded their portfolios. Red grapes dominate the rest of the range.
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
sparkling wines from the region of Castille go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or penne à la toscane.
On the nose in the region of Castille often reveals types of flavors of citrus, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, pear or microbio. In the mouth in the region of Castille is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
