The wines of Villanueva de la Jara with the Vinos Manchuela appellation
Wine tourism is becoming more and more fashionable, and the wines of Villanueva de la Jara, with the Manchuela appellation, are a real highlight when visiting the town.
How the wines are called
Visiting vineyards, discovering wineries and tasting the best wines are arguments for those with exquisite palates.
We have alluded to the Manchuela denomination and under this seal of quality, some of the wines of Villanueva de la Jara come from different wineries in Jara.
Wineries of La Jara Cuenca
Among others, we list some wineries in Villanueva de la Jara:
- Bodega y viñedos Moratalla
- Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce S.L.
- Viñedos y bodega Finca El Palacio
- Bodegas Monteagudo Ruiz
What wines there are in Villanueva de la Jara by Manchuela
Red wines with the blue color of the La Jara grape that offers the palate a wine of intense color and body. The personality of La Jara wines is composed of the terroir and altitude.
Fruity aromas with a long finish.
Some rosé wines with violet sparkles give notes of joy and tones of raspberries and strawberries.
The winemaker José Manuel Moratalla, grew up accompanying his grandfather and his father winegrowers in the field and enjoying after the harvest the smell of fermented grapes in the cellar of his grandfather, which was located inside the family home. In 2013 José Manuel decided to create a project with his wife, Virginia, that would enhance the value of bobal, the native grape of La Manchuela.
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The white wines of La Manchuela are truly clean. Fresh and very lively, these wines will meet the expectations of those looking for intensity and freshness.
Wine tourism experiences
Given that the tourist attraction of Villanueva de la Jara, when we refer to the wines, is to live experiences by getting to know the wineries from the inside, some of them offer tastings and samplings that go hand in hand with the local gastronomy.
Tasting the wines of Villanueva de la Jara
When it comes to experiencing first-hand the sensation of tasting the wines of La Jara, let’s keep in mind that the choice of location is essential. The same is true when looking for a place to eat in La Jara, as the quality of the experience will depend on the location.
Therefore, let our palate be dazzled by the gastronomic culture of La Jara and its wines, to live in first person what is a cornerstone in the culture of Cuenca.
The vineyards are cultivated in a traditional way and a low production pruning is used to obtain grapes of the highest quality. In this way, their wines are distinguished in aroma, color and body. a new way of understanding relaxation. Nature and gastronomy at the service of the visitor. It offers a reunion with the traditional way of living the wine culture. The winery combines the old, as the jars, with modern technology, to achieve the best result: an unforgettable wine.
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Sleeping in the rural surroundings of a winery
You can combine the experience of wine tasting and sampling with sleeping in the rural setting of a winery just a few minutes from Villanueva de la Jara.
Vitis Natura offers the possibility of living both experiences in an incomparable natural environment, where the vineyards merge with the pine forests.
Guest Houses in Villanueva de la Jara
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The best guest houses in Villanueva de la Jara – Manchuela
Guest house Pensión Posada Santa Teresa
Villanueva de la Jara
350 m from centre
Situated in Villanueva de la Jara in the Castilla-La Mancha region, Pensión Santa Teresa features accommodation with access to a hot tub. The property features garden and city views.
Country house Casa del Rio
Villanueva de la Jara
7.3 km from centre
Located in Villanueva de la Jara, about 1 hour’s drive from the historic city of Cuenca, Casa del Rio offers two 6-bedroom country houses with a patio and barbecue facilities.
Casa Rural en Bodega. La posada de Vitis
Casas de Santa Cruz
10.4 km from Villanueva de la Jara
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Casa Rural en Bodega. La posada de Vitis is located in Casas de Santa Cruz.
Parador de Alarcón
Alarcón
16.3 km from Villanueva de la Jara
Parador de Alarcón is an 8th-century Moorish castle, set next to the Júcar River. It is located above the Medieval village of Alarcón, and offers free public parking on site.
