Jumilla

TheJumilla 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 for a vast area surrounding the town of Jumilla in the province of Murcia, and for 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 lime soils that have a great capacity to retain water. This enables the vines to survive in prolonged drought conditions. The climate in the Jumilla region is continental, influenced by the proximity of the Mediterranean to the east and the La Mancha plateau to the west. This dry, sunny climate is highly conducive to vine ripening. With over 80% of the vineyard, the emblematic grape variety of the Jumilla appellation is Monastrel, 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. The white wines of Jumilla use 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 offers the best of its terroir and the finest expressions of Monastrel in the vintages produced by Crapula Wines.