20.8 Spain - Castilla-La-Mancha

Question 1

What are two key DOs of Castilla-La-Mancha?

Answer 1

1) La Mancha DO
2) Valdepenas DO

Question 2

What is the altitude of La Mancha DO?

Answer 2

500-700m (meseta plateau in central Spain)

Question 3

Describe the climate of La Mancha DO and Valdepenas DO

Answer 3

Continental with very hot summers (45+) and very cold winters (-20) and low rainfall

Question 4

Is irrigation required in La Mancha?

Answer 4

Limestone and chalk within the soils can help, but drip irrigation is common

Question 5

What business type dominates in La Mancha?

Answer 5

Co-operatives

Question 6

Why are planting densities so low (1,000-3,000vph)

Answer 6

Due to the low rainfall

Question 7

Which is La Mancha & Spain’s largest co-op?

Answer 7

Virgen de la Vinas

Question 8

What is the primary variety of La Mancha DO and Valdepenas DO?

Answer 8

Cencibel (Tempranillo)

Question 9

La Mancha is home to Spain’s first and most well known Vino de Pago. What is it?

Answer 9

Dominio de Valdepusa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot

Question 10

What is the Castilla-La Mancha VT?

Answer 10

Castilla VT