Almansa Almansa is located in the area of Castilla-La Mancha. Grape growing in this area dates back to the 16th Century. The wines of Almansa are characterized by an aroma and very high intensity of color. The most used varieties are: Garnacha Tinto, Monastrell, Cencibel, Merseguera and Airén.

Almansa Grape Varieries
Garnacha: A strong grape variety for red wine, that well supports extreme heat. The wines of the Garnacha are characterised by a very fruity, almost sweet taste. You will detect blackberry and some pepper. In the vast wine surface of Spain, the garnacha is the most planted red wine variety.

Monastrell: A strong variety for red wine with a very thick skin that produces wines with lots of tannins. The variety is also known as Mourvèdre. In the wines one can taste and smell blackberries, spices, pepper and also leather and more earthy tones.

Cencibel: One of the many synonyms for Tempranillo, the greatest of Spanish grapes. Tempranillo ripens well ahead of its frequent blending partner Garnacha and has only low to medium levels of alcohol, an advantage under the hot Spanish sun. Look for flavors and aromas of dried cherries, spices, black currants and a wide range of earthy components such as tobacco and black olives

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