Jumilla

The Jumilla wine region is located in southeastern Spain, in a transitional zone between the Mediterranean coast and the Castilla-La Mancha plateau. The production area is characterized by wide valleys and plains surrounded by mountains. The “Denominación de Origen” designation was granted in 1966 to a vast area surrounding the town of Jumilla in the province of Murcia, as well as to vineyards in the municipalities of Montealegre del Castillo, Fuenteálamo, Ontur, Hellín, Albatana, and Tobarra in the province of Albacete.

The Jumilla vineyards are planted on brown, brown-limestone, and limestone soils that have a high capacity to retain water. This allows the vines to survive prolonged periods of drought. The climate of the Jumilla region is continental, influenced by the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the La Mancha plateau to the west. It is a dry, sunny climate that is highly conducive to grape ripening. Accounting for over 80% of the vineyards, the iconic grape variety of the Jumilla appellation is Monastrell, a quintessentially Spanish grape that thrives in this terroir. The appellation also permits Cencibel, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot for red wines. Jumilla’s white wines utilize both native and foreign grape varieties: Airen, Macabeo, Pedro Ximénez, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Moscatel, and Verdejo. The appellation’s rosé wines are particularly popular.

The Jumilla appellation will showcase the best of its terroir and the finest expressions of Monastrell in the wines produced by Crapula Wines.