By La Mancha Wines

D.O. La Mancha wine, like mostly of Spanish wines, are labeled according to the amount of ageing the wine has received or the winemaking style.

In La Mancha you can find: Young, Traditional, Aged in oak barrels, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva and Sparkling, and for each one there is a different serving temperature:

 

Joven (Young)

These are produced by controlling the fermentation temperature to better maintain the aromas of the wine; they should be consumed preferably within the vintage year to appreciate their full aromatic potential.

Serving temperature: 43-46ºF(whites and rosés) and 50-54ºF(reds)

 

Tradicional (Traditional)

Its natural life is similar to a Crianza wine, except that it has been stored either in large earthenware vessels (tinajas) or in stainless steel tanks.

Serving temperature: 45-48ºF(whites and rosés) and 50-55ºF(reds)

 

Envejecidos en barrica (Aged in oak barrels)

Wines from the most recent harvest with a minimum of 90 days aging in oak barrels.

Serving temperature: 50-59ºF(reds)

 

Crianza

Wines with 2 years natural aging and minimum 6 months aging in oak barrels.

Serving temperature: 59-64ºF(reds)

 

Reserva

Wines with minimum 12 months aging in oak barrels and 24 months in bottle.

Serving temperature: 59-64ºF(reds)

 

Gran reserve

Wines with minimum 18 months aging in oak barrels and minimum 42 months in bottle.

Serving temperature: 59-64ºF(reds)

 

Espumosos (Sparkling wines)

Produced by traditional method, they must age a minimum of 9 months in bottle. They are classified as sweet, dry, semi-dry, extra-dry, brut, and extra-brut.

Serving temperature: 43-50ºF

 

So keep in mind these tips to get the most out of your La Mancha Wines!

Salud!

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