Alcardet is working with the exceedingly-vast DO La Mancha to carve out a unique space for themselves. The sparkling wines were unexpected, made with Airén, which was Spain’s most-planted variety until Tempranillo took over a few years ago. Despite this, my preference was will for the which is based upon the rather rare varieties of Moravia and Tinto Velasco.

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