Jumilla

The Jumilla appellation is located in southeastern Spain, in a transition 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" label was granted in 1966 to a large area surrounding the town of Jumilla in the province of Murcia and to the vineyards in the municipalities of Montealegre del Castillo, Fuenteálamo, Ontur, Hellin, Albatana, and Tobarra in the province of Albacete.

The Jumilla vineyards are planted on brown, brown-limestone, and chalk soils that have a high water retention capacity. 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 very conducive to the ripening of the grapes. With more than 80% of the vineyards, the emblematic grape variety of the Jumilla appellation is Monastrell, a typically Spanish grape that expresses itself perfectly on this terroir. The appellation also allows Cencibel, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot for red wines. Jumilla white wines use both indigenous and foreign grape varieties: Airen, Macabeo, Pedro Ximénez, Malvoisie, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Moscatel, and Verdejo. The appellation's rosé wines are particularly popular.

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