General Castilla La Mancha

Question 1

Describe the Valdepenas DO in Castilla La Mancha

Answer 1

• South of La Mancha
• Continental; hot dry summers,
• Known for Cencibel (Tempranillo) - ripe red fruit, soft tannin, medium acid, spice from oak
• Good, inexpensive or mid priced

Question 2

Describe Vino de Pago in Castilla La Mancha

Answer 2

• 18 VP - the first in Spain and most well known in region is Domino de Valdepusa; Cab Sauv, Syrah, Petit Verdot

Question 3

Describe Castilla VT

Answer 3

• Covers entire area of Castilla La-Mancha
• Encompasses both La Mancha DO and Valdepenas DO among others
• Large range of local and international varieties, more than DOs
• Inexpenive to mid prices