La Denomination of Origin Valdepeñas (DO Valdepeñas) has granted the official assessment of "very good" to 2016 vintage. This assessment is obtained from the indications of the members of the two tasting committees. Committees that have participated in the selection of the generic wine and the awards to the quality 2017. They are awarded after a rigorous qualification process through sensory analysis.
In this sense, the rating has the expert opinion of representatives of professional organizations. As the Valdepeñas Sommeliers Association (ASUVAL), IRIAF, the College of Winemakers of Castilla-La Mancha and the Spanish Union of Tasters (UEC). As well as the Association of Young Friends of the Wine of Valdepeñas.
Harvest balance in DO Valdepeñas
In this way, in 2016 the wineries of the DO Valdepenas they collected almost 100 million kilos of grapes. All of them from the approximately 22.000 hectares of registered vineyards. Intended for making wines with DO, Of course.
The weather in 2016 in the territory covered by the DO Valdepenas it was characterized by high temperatures. Also the lack of rainfall during the months of July and August. Thus, this meant a slightly late ripening cycle according to the characteristics of the area.
With more than 22.000 hectares cultivated and located in the south of Castilla-La Mancha, the Valdepeñas wines they are unique. Being typical of the personality of a unique continental terrain for the development of the cultivation of a resistant vineyard. Also low production, with a climate that registers extreme temperatures with more than 2.500 hours of sunshine a year.
A vintage that enhances prestige
These peculiarities are added to its exquisite and millenary elaboration, in many cases with a marked family tradition. Transmitted from generation to generation. All of this translates into well-matured grapes that result in wines of color intensity, optimal structure and aromatic power.
From "Great reserves", "reserves" and "crianza", cradled in barrels, up to the fresh and aromatic "youths". With this, the wines of the DO Valdepenas are exported to more than 100 countries. They continue to captivate the palate of all tastes. They seek the excellence of the moment and the pairing for all types of gastronomy
