Discover the top 100 best red wines of Uclés of Uclés as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Uclés and the best vintages to taste in this region.
DO in Castile-La Mancha (2006), 100 km southeast of Madrid (Cuenca and Toledo), high-altitude vineyards 500–1,200 m on limestone soils, cool nights contrasting with lower La Mancha. Tempranillo ("Cencibel") flagship red: fruity and structured with cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and altitude-preserved acidity. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot and dense Bobal complement. Lively Verdejo and Macabeo in whites.
Neutral, undemonstrative dry whites with a pale golden hue, soft body and moderate acidity; discreet aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. Rustic, productive variety. Mainly used for distillation into Sherry brandy and Spanish brandy, heat-resistant and high-yielding. Massively planted in Extremadura (Tierra de Barros) and Castilla-La Mancha. Native Spanish white grape from Extremadura.
