Castilla La Mancha
Located 40 miles south of Madrid, the Castilla-La Mancha region lies in the heart of Spain. Amidst the region’s hot and arid climate, about half of Spain’s total vineyard acreage is grown. Here, the majority of wine production relies on the varieties Cencibel—a regional clone of Tempranillo—as well as AirĂ©n, a relatively neutral white grape that thrives in this barren region. Recently, many new vineyards have been planted with a variety of local and international red grape varietals, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Garnacha. While the prestigious DOs of Castilla-La Mancha have more stringent viticulture and winemaking restrictions than the lesser Vino de la Tierra designation, quality wines can certainly be found. Most commonly, these red blends are full bodied with ripe tannins and robust fruit and spice aromas. The rated selections in our Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Ratings can range from reasonably inexpensive to some of the highest priced in the Castilla-La Mancha region. Check out the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Reviews for a full list of the rated wines from the region.
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Volver 2018 Rafael Canizares Cuvée Old Vines Unfiltered Tempranillo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainSourced from a single vineyard planted in 1957, this inky violet-colored blend ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$45 -
Chapter CapĂtulo 8 2016 Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainThis Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo blend has mild, prickly cactus and citrus aromas and ...See Full Review$12 -
Chapter CapĂtulo 8 2012 Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainPunchy grapefruit aromas come with a touch of minerality. An oily yet ...See Full Review$14 -
Santana 2004 Tempranillo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainTastes and smells like the large-production, central plains wine that it is. ...See Full Review$6 -
DĂa Naciente 2004 Shiraz-Tempranillo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainThis is a good table wine with sweet, woodsy aromas of sandalwood, ...Best BuySee Full Review$10 -
DĂa Naciente 2004 Shiraz (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainRound and sweet up front, with aromas of candied berries. More alert ...See Full Review$10 -
DĂa Naciente 2004 Tempranillo (Castilla La Mancha)
Central SpainLight raspberry and strawberry aromas lead into snappy berry flavors. The feel ...See Full Review$10