**Castilla-La Mancha** — A sprawling, sun-baked plateau in central Spain south of Madrid, home to the largest concentration of vineyards on earth. Its heartland is the La Mancha appellation, alongside zones such as Valdepeñas. **Wines & grapes** — The white Airén, planted here in huge quantity, and the red Tempranillo (locally called Cencibel) are the mainstays, joined by Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and others. **Character** — A harsh continental climate of blazing summers and cold winters over high, arid ground. Long the source of inexpensive bulk wine, the region increasingly turns out serious, value-driven reds. **Good to know** — Several single-estate Vino de Pago wines here carry Spain's highest quality designation.
Wines
- Bobal Vinos de Parcela — García Pérez
- Demuerte Deluxe Limited Edition — Bodegas Volver
- Flaco Cabernet Sauvignon — Castilla-La Mancha
- La Malpagada — Casa Rojo
- La Malpagada Blanco — Casa Rojo
- Lagasca Viognier — Dominio de Punctum
- Los Conejos Malditos Blanco Con Madre — Bodegas Más que Vinos
- Mil Historias Garnacha — Altolandon
- Mucho Más — Félix Solís
- Tempranillo Reserva — Tierra Imperial
Frequently asked questions
What wines are produced in Castilla-La Mancha?
Bobal Vinos de Parcela, Demuerte Deluxe Limited Edition, Flaco Cabernet Sauvignon, La Malpagada, La Malpagada Blanco and more.
Where is Castilla-La Mancha?
Castilla-La Mancha is a wine region in Spain.