spanish wines - Castilla la Mancha

Envínate operates in several regions of Spain. The red thread being the elegance and the Atlantic character of their wines. Cet Albahra ("small lake") is the most Mediterranean of their range, but still shows some elegance. It is made with 70% Tintorera from Almnasa (a 3 ha vine on limestone-clay) and 30% Moravia Agria, a very rare grape from Manchuela, on sandy soils (only 50 ha are left in the whole of Spain).

In 2015, the estate planted 4,5 ha of Graciano. The aim was to make a wine with a moderate level of alcohol and a good acidity. Graciano comes from the North of Spain, where it is often blended with Tempranillo to which its brings its acidity. In a hot region like Toledo, it keeps its freshness while reaching an excellent ripeness.

Old vine syrahs vilified in semi-crianza style.

This "Friends' wine" is the flagship of this family bodega, located in Corral de Almaguer. It coiuld be sold under the La Mancha denomination, but owner Juan de la Barreda prefers to use the Tierra de Castilla label. The wine is a blend of old Tempranillo grapes (here they call it Cencibel), from three different terroirs: La Desehilla, Monte Alto and El Convento, with some shiraz and cabernet from younger vines.

Airen is the world's most planted varietal, but hardly no one has eve heard about it. The whole of La Mancha is planted with it, but rare are the interesting wines made with it. The quality of this wine is all the more impressive!

Torre de Barreda stand for an outstanding price-quality relation. Although Cabernet Sauvignon is now very common in the world of wine, it is a rarity on this estate - the production of this cuvée never exceeds 10,000 bottles.

Old vine tempranillo, semi-crianza style, 6,300 bottles.

Ulterior is a project that saw the light in 2007. Planting was done in el Romeral, in the center of La Mancha (Tomelloso). At the base was Elias López-Montero, according to Decanter one of Spain's most promising oenologists. With great respect for his terroir and his history, Elias manages to make beautiful wines that underscore the authenticity of his region.

Las Tinadas is definitely the best Airén on the market ! In Finca Romeral, this is one of the last parcelas with vieilles vignes Pie Franco (i.e. planted without the normally obligatory American rootstock that protects against phylloxera). Single Vineyard planted in 1950.

Ulterior is a project that saw the light in 2007. Planting was done in el Romeral, in the center of La Mancha (Tomelloso). At the base was Elias López-Montero, according to Decanter one of Spain's most promising oenologists. With great respect for his terroir and his history, Elias manages to make beautiful wines that underscore the authenticity of his region. This Graciano is yet another highly original example.

Ulterior is a project that saw the light in 2007. Planting was done in el Romeral, in the center of La Mancha (Tomelloso). At the base was Elias López-Montero, according to Decanter one of Spain's most promising oenologists. With great respect for his terroir and his history, Elias manages to make beautiful wines that underscore the authenticity of his region.

Las Tinadas is definitely the best Airén on the market ! In Finca Romeral, this is one of the last parcelas with vieilles vignes Pie Franco (i.e. planted without the normally obligatory American rootstock that protects against phylloxera). Single Vineyard planted in 1950.

Envínate operates in several regions of Spain. The red thread being the elegance and the Atlantic character of their wines. Cet Albahra ("small lake") is the most Mediterranean of their range, but still shows some elegance. It is made with 70% Tintorera from Almnasa (a 3 ha vine on limestone-clay) and 30% Moravia Agria, a very rare grape from Manchuela, on sandy soils (only 50 ha are left in the whole of Spain).