C.R.D.O. YECLA

Designation of Origin Wine Yecla “Unique by nature”

Yecla, rooted in viticulture and winemaking that have marked its landscape, culture and personality of the people. Protected Designation of Origin Yecla is a dynamic appellation, with great export potential, since about 95% of its merchandising is sold outside Spain, is present in over 40 countries worldwide.   "The only one designation of origin in Spain formed by the lands of only one municipality, which gives it its name, Yecla".

Yecla is a transition zone between the plateau and the Mediterranean, the most important from the point of view of this orographic area is the remarkable altitude of the plateau, from which protrude numerous mountain ranges. The vineyards are located at altitudes ranging between 535 and 800 meters above sea level. The main feature of the land is the character endorheic valleys. The soils of the area in general are of limestone type, presence of carbonates and a sandy surface clay formations. It is poor in organic matter but quite healthy and adequate permeability. The climate is Mediterranean-continental, Yecla (IGN). With long and cold winters and hot summers. The temperature is characterized by a high thermal oscillation (20°C), allowing for excellent ripening. Rainfall is scarce and localized in autumn and spring, often in the form of stormy rains. Throughout the year, the average rainfall ranging around 300 mm. During the last decade daylight hours have been recorded an average of 3385 hours.

If anything identifies this Designation of Origin, certainly the variety Monastrell, becoming almost like a monoculture. It is a demanding strain sensitive crop, which has been in our area an ideal place to develop their full potential and is able to transmit it through their wines.   Wines of intense color, very expressive and fruity nose, with living in mouth tannins and great structure, has high oxidative power. Graduation remarkable wines are obtained, the Monastrell varietal only develops its full potential from 13 degrees. It is a variety of Spanish origin, which loves the sun, prefers light, deep, well drained and presence of limestone soils. It is able to withstand long periods of drought, where their development and production drop considerably when conditions become favorable, it is restored. Monastrell represents 82% of the cultivated varieties in Yecla .