Vinos de Madrid ranges from mountain Garnacha and Albillo Real in the west to fuller reds and traditional whites on the southern plains.
Location
Region
Madrid
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
High-altitude Garnacha, Tempranillo reds
Varieties
Notable grapes
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Albillo Real
Identity and character
What defines Vinos de Madrid?
Vinos de Madrid ranges from mountain Garnacha and Albillo Real in the west to fuller reds and traditional whites on the southern plains.
Growing conditions
Climate
Continental climate tempered by altitude in the Sierra de Gredos and Guadarrama foothills.
Place and soils
Landscape
Granite and slate mountain sites alongside warmer plains south of the capital.
Wine categories
Characteristic wine styles
- High-altitude Garnacha
- Tempranillo reds
- Albillo Real and Malvar whites
- Rosé wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Garnacha
- Tempranillo
- Albillo Real
- Malvar
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Cocido madrileño
- Roast meats
- Mushrooms
- Tapas