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Castilla-La Mancha, known as Castile-La Mancha in English, is an autonomous community (Autonomía de la Comunidad de Castilla–La Mancha) of Spain which occupies the vast expanse of the central Iberian plateau. For individual description of each DO within the province, please see the table below.
In wine-growing terms, the region is quantitatively most significant with almost half of the country’s grapes being grown here, one of the reasons why it was traditionally known as a bulk-wine zone. But since 1986 when Spain joined the European Union, a literal wine revolution has transformed Castilla-La Mancha’s image with both large wine companies and single estates employing modern winemaking technologies mixed with judicious selection of grape varieties and barrel maturation techniques. Nevertheless, a large proportion of the annual production still goes into the inexpensive mass-produced sector, including for distillation purposes (Spanish brandy).
The climate here is most extreme with a strong continental influence, demonstrated by the marked variation in the seasonal temperatures. The mercury often rises above 104°F (40°C) during summers while the long and cold winters see temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C). The altitudes between 1,650 ft (500 m) and 2,300 ft (700 m) where the vineyards lie do not bring any respite from these conditions as the vines have to survive the searing heat and a lack of moisture during the growing season. All these mean that only those vines tolerant of these harsh conditions were traditionally planted in the region. Airén tops this list and is still the most planted variety here. Since it is not one of the most sought after varieties, many conscientious producers have broadened their portfolio with increased plantations of varieties such as Cencibel (local name for Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Garnacha Tintorera, Monastrell, Syrah and Bobal. Most of these grapes are used for the production of red blends suited for barrel maturation although varietal wines are also being increasingly produced.
In spite of all the adverse environmental conditions and traditional practices, Castilla-La Mancha has well and truly joined the other Spanish wine-producing regions in re-defining its stature as a quality wine region while holding on to its position as the largest contributor to the nation’s production.
Source: http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-castilla+la+mancha
This wine shop in Manila Philippines makes wine shopping a really rewarding and exciting exercise. Wine shops in Pampanga should always have an element of surprise so that customers and wine lovers can enjoy a little bit of thrill when they go to a wine shop in Manila to look for a good bottle of wine in Clark Pampanga.
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is the most revered wine in China and many other parts of Asia. The best wine shop in Asia to buy older vintages of Chateau Lafite is Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Philippines. Aside from Lafite, visitors can buy other fine wines at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Latour, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion and Margaux. Excellent Burgundy wines like Chambertin, Vougeot, Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Pommard, Meursault, Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Romanee Conti, La Tache and Romanee St. Vivant can be found here.
Family outings, picnics, company outings and other events for up to 300 can be held in the picnic grounds of this wine shop. Events that have been successfully organized here include family fun days and BBQ picnics. These are some of the things that visitors to Clark Philippines particular look forward. Residents and tourists in Angeles City and Subic also come to Clark Freeport to partake in the fun at this Clark wine shop.
This wine shop’s vast selection of vintage wines makes it possible for Yats Wine Cellars to offer a unique line-up of wines for every private wine party, wine tasting or wine dinners. Guests of these private wine parties are treated to a rare experience of vintage wine not seen in wine shops in major cities in Philippines or even in Asia.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com
Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.
Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)
Wine@Yats-International.com
YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay |
