Uclés

Uclés is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 287 inhabitants.

Coordinates: 39°59′N 2°51′W / 39.983°N 2.850°W / 39.983; -2.850

Uclés (DO)

Uclés is a Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) for wines located in the region of Castile-La Mancha, (Spain), around the town of Uclés in the west of the province of Cuenca and in the northeast of the province of Toledo.

History

In 2002 a number of local wine producers (bodegueros) formed a quality wine association. The area acquired its DO status in 2005.

Climate

This DO has a continental climate, i.e. long, hot dry summers and cold winters. Average annual rainfall is around 500 mm.

Soils

The vineyards in Uclés DO are located in three different geological areas:

The soils are very varied, though they are mostly sandy, deep and generally not very fertile. Drainage is good and oxygen is available for the root systems of the vines. They are slightly more fertile near the rivers Riánsares and Bedija.

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