Spanish Wine Regions > Jumilla

Wine region's location

Jumilla is in the southeast of Spain, astride the provinces of Murcia and Albacete. When Rioja was not even a wine area, at least in the strict sense of the word, Jumilla was the benchmark for the typical wine consumed in Spain. Perhaps it lacked Rioja’s finesse, but it was a wine in which many Spaniards felt they could rely. The climate in Jumilla is continental (winters of – 4c and summers of – 41c) mitigated by the occasional influence of Mediterranean winds.

The queen grape here is the indigenous and extremely interesting Monastrell which gives a very pleasant wine with bright colour and aromas of crystallised fruits.

Wine characteristics

White Wines
Generally, the white wines of this D.O. are for the most part produced with Macabeo, They have a bright yellow colour with a moderate fruity taste. They are well balanced and very expressive in taste.

Rose Wines
Not many Roses are produced in this area. However they are of a lovely quality. Salmon-pink in colour with a very fruity aroma that shows the mixed red berries. All this adds up to a soft yet tasty boquet.

Red Wines
The star wines of this D.O. Based on the Monastrell grape, these wines come with a lot of colour, an intense flavour and aromas of ripe black fruits. They are strong wines with excellent tannin, meaty and tasty.

Grapes

White Grapes
Macabeo
Airen
Malvasia
Pedro Ximenez

Red Grapes
Red Grenache
Monastrell
Cencibel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

Facts & Figures

Area: 33,000 ha
Average yearly temperature: 14 Celsius
Average yearly water fall: 270mm