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Climate(s) |
Hot Continental |
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Notes |
Vines are planted far apart and are bush trained so they don't steal resources from neighboring vines.
"Vino de Pago" - Single estate with exceptional quality.
Castilla-La Mancha Region notes: Vast, flat plateau. Huge continentality: very hot summers, very cold winters. This region accounts for over half of all wine production in Spain.
Spain notes: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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Red |
Tempranillo Grape |
Known as Cencibel
Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen. |
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White |
Airén Grape |
Widely planted, though other grapes are starting to take over |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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