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Q

Where is La Mancha located?

A

In Castilla

1
Q

The main region in south Spain is…

A

Castilla

2
Q

Other south Spain regions:

A
La Mancha
Malaga
Murcia 
Alicante
Valencia
3
Q

The most important DO in La Mancha is…

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Valdepenas

4
Q

La Mancha facts…

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Arid climate with extreme temperatures
Enormous volume in wine 
White wines from Airen (63%)
Reds from Cencibel
Valdepenas is the most important DO
Many DO Pagos
5
Q

The main white grape in La Mancha is…

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Airen (63% of production)

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Q

The main red grape in La Mancha is…

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Cencibel (Tempranillo)

7
Q

Is Cencibel a Tempranillo clon?

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Yes

8
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Tempranillo also known as…

A

Also known as Cencibel, Ojo de Liebre, Tinta de Toro, Tinta del Pais, Tinta Fino and Ull de Llebre in Spain and Aragonêz and Tinta Roriz in Portugal.