Señorío de los Llanos Valdepeñas Gran Reserva 1978
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NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Señorío de los Llanos Valdepeñas Gran Reserva 1978
The Señorío de los Llanos Valdepeñas Gran Reserva is a red wine from the 1978 vintage, produced by Bodegas Los Llanos. Founded in 1875, the estate crafted this wine using traditional methods, exclusively utilizing Cencibel grapes—the local name for Tempranillo—harvested directly from their own vineyards before being bottled at the origin.
This Gran Reserva originates from Valdepeñas, a Denominación de Origen located in the Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain. Situated on the vast meseta plateau approximately 200 kilometers south of Madrid, Valdepeñas is one of Spain's most historically significant wine regions, with a documented viticultural history dating back to Roman times. It was among the very first recognized appellations in the country, achieving DO status in 1932. The broader La Mancha region represents the largest continuous vineyard area in the world, serving as a cornerstone of the Spanish wine industry.
The terroir of the area is defined by an extreme continental climate, moderated by the high altitude of the plateau at 700 meters above sea level. The vines endure very hot, dry summers with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, alongside cold winters and low rainfall. Significant diurnal temperature variations play a crucial role in the growing cycle. The vineyards are planted in well-draining soils consisting primarily of red calcareous earth with a high limestone content, complemented by clay and sand, providing highly favorable conditions for cultivating the dominant Cencibel grape.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
La Mancha
La Mancha lies in central Spain on the vast meseta plateau south of Madrid and is the largest contiguous vineyard area in Spain and the world. DO La Mancha covers around 160,000 hectares with over 250 wineries and 14,000 growers, making the area a cornerstone of the Spanish wine industry.
The climate is extremely continental with warm dry summers, cold winters, low rainfall and large diurnal temperature swings, and the soils consist mainly of limestone, clay and sandy soils with good drainage. The white grape Airén historically dominates and yields light fruity white wines, while Tempranillo (known locally as Cencibel) is the most important red variety, complemented by Garnacha, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with white varieties such as Macabeo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The style of the reds is typically fruit-driven and approachable with ripe dark berries, plum, spices and soft tannins, while the whites are fresh and light with citrus and white fruit. The area is known as home to everyday Spanish wines and one of the world's most productive wine regions.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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