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Where is La Mancha wine from?

La Mancha is a white wine, also made in red, from Alcázar de San Juan, in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Airén and Tempranillo (Cencibel).

La Mancha wine label
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La Mancha at a glance

ClassificationDO
AppellationLa Mancha
StyleRed wine, White wine
GrapesAirén, Tempranillo (Cencibel)
Village or townAlcázar de San Juan
RegionCastilla-La Mancha
CountrySpain
Vineyard area190,000 ha
Coordinates39.3901, -3.2102

La Mancha

Alcázar de San Juan, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

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The largest continuous vineyard area in the world

Appellation
La Mancha
Grapes
Airén, Tempranillo (Cencibel)
Vineyard
190,000 ha

La Mancha has more than 190,000 hectares of vines across 182 municipalities in Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toledo. It is described as the largest continuous vine-growing area in the world, long dominated by the white Airén grape.

Producers to know

  • Bodegas Ayuso
  • Bodegas Verum
  • Vinícola de Tomelloso
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La Mancha: questions and answers

Where is La Mancha wine from?

La Mancha is a white wine, also made in red, from Alcázar de San Juan, in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Airén and Tempranillo (Cencibel).

Which country is La Mancha from?

La Mancha is from Spain, in the Castilla-La Mancha wine region.

What grape is La Mancha made from?

La Mancha is made mainly from Airén and Tempranillo (Cencibel).

Is La Mancha a red or a white wine?

Both. La Mancha is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.

How big is La Mancha?

La Mancha covers about 190,000 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of La Mancha?

Producers to know include Bodegas Ayuso, Bodegas Verum and Vinícola de Tomelloso.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.