Organic wine Vinos de Madrid DO

The Denominacion Vinos de Madrid was only founded in 1990. It covers approximately 8,900 hectares of vineyards in the DO region (designation of origin) with the sub-areas of Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martín de Valdeiglesias and El Molar. 2019

The prevailing climate is continental with high temperatures in summer and very cold temperatures in winter, which is also due to the altitude of up to 1,000 m above sea level. Rainfall is usually very low, which is why irrigation of the vines can also be authorized in an emergency.

This is the quality rating of the wines from 2010 to 2019:

2010 excellent, 2011 very good, 2012 good, 2013 good, 2014 excellent, 2015 very good, 2016 excellent, 2017 very good, 2018 very good

Vinos de Madrid - Regulations

Approved grape varieties for white wine: Malvar, Albillo, Airén, Viura, Torrontés, Parellada, Moscatel de Grano Menudo.

Approved grape varieties for red wine: Tinto Fino, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.

Quality designations/ripening time

Crianza red: at least 2 years, of which at least 6 months in barrique (all wines)
Crianza white/rosado: at least. 24 months, of which at least 6 months in oak.

Reserva red: at least 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak.
Gran Reserva Blanco/Rosado: standard aging.
Gran Reserva red: minimum 24 months in oak and 36 months in bottle.

Minimum/maximum planting density: 900/4,000 vines per hectare.