Spain - Valencia and Murcia
3 important questions on Spain - Valencia and Murcia
What is most planted in Utiel Requina, in Valencia?
- 15% black, 70% Bobal, with many over 40 years old.
- Vigorous, ripens evenly, high yields, high colour, high acidity; originally best known for rosés. Now red: blackberry, black cherry chocolate. Old vine and oak ageing.
What is the main grape of DO Alicante? In which other regions in Spain is it also planted?
- Monastrell; well suited to hot dry climate
- In DO Alicante, DO Jumilla (Murcia) and DO Yecla (between Jumilla and Alicante)
How big is DO Jumilla, where is it located and what is the main grape variety and style of wines?
- 25.000ha / Monastrell 80%
- Located in Murcia in Alicante; flat plains, wide alleys.
- Full bodied wines, high alcohol and ripe blackberry/cherry, spice from oak.
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