by Fred Minnick
Despite being the world’s largest wine-producing region, D.O. La Mancha is frequently misunderstood. The Spanish wine region’s cooperative system can be especially confusing.
Like the U.S. farm cooperatives trying to procure more money for their farmers, the D.O....
Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: La Villa Real Merlot - Cabernet
Type: Crianza Red Wine
Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet
Producer: La Remediadora
Webpage: www.laremediadora.com
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Los Galanes Verdejo
Type: White Wine
Grape variety: 100% Verdejo
Producer: Santa Catalina
Webpage: www.santacatalina.es
Food pairing: Seafood, rice, salads, fish and pasta.
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Semblanza Airen
Type: White Wine
Grape variety: Airen
Producer: Bodegas San Isidro de Pedro Muñoz
Webpage: www.viacotos.com
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Allozo 927 Tempranillo-Merlot-Syrah
Type: Red Wine
Grape variety: Tempranillo, Merlos and Syrah
Producer: Bodegas Centro Españolas
Webpage: www.allozo.com
Food pairing: Red meat, lamb and cheese
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Luna Negra Tempranillo Reserva
Type: Reserva Red Wine
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Producer: Bodegas Palacio de Galiana
Webpage: www.navarrolopez.com (Navarro López Group)
Food pairing: Pisto Manchego (Ratatouille from La Mancha)
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Casa Antonete Crianza
Type: Crainza Red Wine
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Producer: Casa Antonete
Webpage: www.casaantonete.com
Food pairing: Roast Suckling Pig, veal chops or lamb leg.
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By Doc Lawrence
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta faces fabled Peachtree Street where the world premiere of Gone With The Wind took place in 1939. Just a few blocks away is the white marble tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and...
Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Portento Syrah Joven
Type: Young Red Wine
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Producer: Bodega Romero de Avila
Webpage: www.bodegasromerodeavila.com
Food pairing: Pasta or pisto manchego (manchego ratatouille)
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Semblanza Tempranillo Joven
Type: Young Red Wine
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Producer: Bodegas San Isidro de Pedro Muñoz
Webpage: www.viacotos.com
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Parra Jimenez Graciano
Type: Organic Red Wine
Grape variety: 100% Graciano
Producer: Parra Jimenez Family
Webpage: www.parrafamilyorganic.com
Food pairing: Hearty soups, roast beef and cured cheeses.Try with: Curries.
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Los Galanes Airén
Type: White Wine
Grape variety: 100% Airén
Producer: Santa Catalina
Webpage: www.santacatalina.es
Food pairing: Ceviche or appetizer with clams
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Videotasting hosted by Charlie Arturaola during DO La Mancha Roadshows 2011
Wine: Torre de Gazate Crianza
Type: Red Wine
Grape variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Tempranillo
Producer: Vinícola de Tomelloso
Webpage: www.vinicolatomelloso.com
Food pairing: Red meats, cheeses and roasted
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