Méntrida

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate is extreme continental, with long, cold winters, hot summers, and very scarce rainfall.
• The soils of the zone are sandy, acidic, and very low in lime.
• The production zone lies in the north of the province of Toledo, is watered by the River Alberche, and encompasses 51 municipalities. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• Viticulture in the Méntrida zone dates back to the Middle Ages, with documentary evidence of vineyards from as early as the twelfth century under various jurisdictional lordships. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The wines of this zone achieved notable prestige during the era of the Habsburgs, when they were held in high regard at the court of Madrid; the appellation of origin was officially established in 1976. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The wines display a high alcohol level and high dry extract, and are full-bodied, fleshy, and warm.
• The cultivated varieties lend the wines breadth and balance, while the dry conditions and long hours of sunshine provide a natural alcoholic strength that allows the wines to be produced at the defined levels.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the specification (pliego de condiciones).

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• National pliego de condiciones (PDF) — +16 varieties added
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0047
• Official trade body site — DO Méntrida