Ucles

Ucles is a wine region in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.

The signature grape is Cencibel, backed by Verdejo, Moscatel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, plus four more.

Vines root into limestone.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and fruity and ideal for warm summer days.

Quality is codified by the DO Uclés, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Bodega Soledad, Bodegas Fontana and Finca La Estacada.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, fish dishes and paella.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 6 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Rosé: Light and fruity, Ideal for warm summer days.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DO Uclés

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bodega Soledad 'Bisiesto' Tempranillo, Ucles, Spain
• Bodega Soledad 'Bisiesto' Verdejo Fermentado en Barrica, Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Cuvee Cobalto', Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Dominio de Fontana' Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo Crianza, Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Dominio de Fontana' Chardonnay - Viura, Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Dominio de Fontana' Garnacha y Syrah, Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Dominio de Fontana' Sauvignon Blanc - Verdejo, Ucles, Spain
• Bodegas Fontana 'Dominio de Fontana' Tempranillo - Graciano Vendimia Seleccionada, Ucles, Spain

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Fish dishes
• Paella

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 6 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Ucles: common questions

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