Yecla

Yecla has held Designation of Origin (DO) status since 1975 and covers an area surrounding the town of the same name. Located in the northern part of the Region of Murcia, the Yecla appellation is nestled between those of Almansa, Alicante, and Jumilla. Wine production in this region dates back to ancient times.

Viticulture benefits from the region’s geography, situated between the Mediterranean and the La Mancha plateau. The soil ofthe Yecla appellation is sandy, low in organic matter, deep, and well-drained. The climate is Mediterranean-continental, with long, hot, and dry summers and mild winters favorable to grape ripening.

The primary grape variety used for Yecla red wines is Monastrell, complemented by a wide range of other varieties: Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. They produce full-bodied, supple, and well-balanced wines. Yecla’s white wines offer fruity nuances in their Airen, Merseguera, Macabeo, and Malvasia varieties. The wineries Castaño, Candela e Hijos, Lázaro del Corse, and Señorio de Barahonda offer fine, typical examples of Yecla wines.