Almansa

Almansa is a municipality in the province of Albacete, in the southeastern part of the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain. The production area of the Almansa Designation of Origin lies immediately north of the Yecla and Jumilla designations, on the Levantine Plateau. It comprises eight municipalities: Almansa, Alpera, Bonete, Corral Rubio, Higueruela, Hoya Gonzalo, Pétrola, and the district of El Villar de Chinchilla, all in the eastern part of the province of Albacete. Winegrowing in theAlmansa area dates back to the 16th century and defines a wine region with an average elevation of approximately 700 meters.

The late Mario Bonete Piqueras, a renowned winemaker throughout Spain, was responsible for the establishment of this designation in 1975. A designation that aims to reflect impeccable quality and the pursuit of a distinct and assertive identity. Today, the DO Almansa enjoys an excellent global reputation.

Almansa wines are characterized by intense aromas and color; they are high in alcohol and rich in extract. They generally have a full body and low acidity. The predominant soil type is limestone, and the total vineyard area amounts to approximately 7,600 hectares, planted primarily with Monastrell, Garnacha Tinta, and Garnacha Tintorera. Almansa wines are produced using controlled fermentation temperatures to yield high-quality wines intended for the production of premium Crianza and Reserva reds. The terroir also produces white and rosé wines. The excellent work of Bodega Piqueras and Hacienda El Espino allows one to fully appreciate all the qualities of the terroir.