Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Wines

Located 40 miles south of Madrid, the Castilla-La Mancha autonomía lies in the heart of Spain. The majority of wine production relies on the varieties Cencibel—a regional clone of Tempranillo—as well as Airén, a relatively neutral white grape that thrives in this hot and arid region. Recently, many new vineyards have been planted with a variety of local and international red grape varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot and Syrah. While the prestigious DOs of Castilla-La Mancha have more stringent viticulture and winemaking restrictions than the lesser Vino de la Tierra de Castilla designation, quality wines can certainly be found. Most commonly, these red blends are full bodied with ripe tannins and robust fruit and spice aromas. The rated selections in our Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Ratings can range from reasonably inexpensive to some of the highest priced in the Castilla-La Mancha region. Check out the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Reviews for a full list of the rated wines from the region.

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Pago Del Ama 2005 Coleccion Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

Price $90

Catchy names and fancy packaging mean little when the wine in the bottle is this good. Everything seems right with Pago Del Ama’s signature blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Incredibly floral and fruity, with elegance and poise as well as structure. More than impressive; a new and interesting taste of Spain from the Toledo area; perfect for midterm… — M.S. (11/15/2008)

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Finca Coronado 2004 Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

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Price $34

Fans of Miguel Angel de Gregorio’s Finca Allende wines from Rioja will want to snap up this excellent, lush-styled blend of Graciano, Merlot and Petit Verdot from La Mancha. This wine almost proves that talent is as important as terroir, because no other La Mancha wine features this grape blend, these rich and pure medicinal flavors, and a smooth-handed sense of… — M.S. (11/15/2008)

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Tikalo 2004 Kios Elite Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

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Price $27

Earthy and rich Tempranillo with hints of fresh herbs, tomato, balsam wood and spice in addition to roasted plum on the bouquet. The palate is tannic and big but shows a ton of fruit and classy flavors of roasted berry, dark chocolate, licorice and dried spices. Heady on the finish and aggressive, but loaded with flavor, kick and quality. Drink now through 2014. — M.S. (5/1/2011)

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Ercavio 2004 La Plazuela Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

Price $70

A tight, chewable wine that’s 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. That Grenache element is no wallflower; the wine has a candied side while the Tempranillo component is also sweeter and less polished than a high-grade Rioja. Tastes a bit like strawberry and raspberry preserves, with mild reediness and a long finish. Not run-of-the-mill; sort of feisty and edgy. — M.S. (11/15/2008)

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Finca Constancia 2010 Syrah-Petit Verdot (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

Price $35

Right away you know this Syrah-Petit Verdot is a powerful wine. The bouquet is pointed and blasts away with cherry, berry, spice and oak aromas. It’s thick, pushy and full-bodied, with minty, toasty oak flavors running side by side with blackberry. On the finish, it’s more charred and toasty, with peppery spice and some heat. Drink now–2015. — M.S. (6/1/2013)

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Mano A Mano 2008 Venta la Ossa Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

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Price $20

A smoky, dark and deep Syrah from the La Mancha region of central Spain. It’s a warm-weather wine with rich, ripe, saturated fruit and sweet accents of coconut, chocolate and vanilla to go with core blackberry flavors. Lush and oaky, with a creamy thickness to the finish. — M.S. (12/15/2011)

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Casa del Valle 2006 Hacienda Shiraz (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

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Price $14

Dense and reduced initially, this Syrah from the Toledo area delivers fresh raisin on the nose and then a solid, rugged palate with saturated plum, berry and mild herbal notes. It’s thick, ripe, healthy and balanced, all leading to a fine final product. Drink now. — M.S. (12/15/2011)

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Bodegas Navarro López 2009 Viña Trebolar Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

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Price $33

This is a throwback wine with complex aromas, intriguing flavors and a light-to-medium body. The blend is Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, and the end product offers cinnamon, orange peel and tea aromas in front of an acid-rich palate, with spiced cranberry, dried fruit and citrus flavors. Elegant and feminine in style; drink now–2018. Fewer than 2,400… — M.S. (2/1/2013)

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