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Oenology in the REGION OF


                                                                                                                                                                                         MURCIA




                                                                                                                                                                                        The Region of Murcia is an incredible wine
                                                                                                                                                                                        tourism destination. Wine has been cultivated
                                                                                                                                                                                        here since Roman times. In fact, it has three
                                                                                                                                                                                        denominations of origin: Bullas, Jumilla and
                                                                                                                                                                                        Yecla. These cover more than 35,000 hectares
                                                                                                                                                                                        that are home to vineyards and wineries
                                                                                                                                                                                        where tradition and innovation are combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                        In Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla we also find the
                                                                                                                                                                                        three Wine Routes, which are certified by the
                                                                                                                                                                                        Spanish Wine Cities Association (ACEVIN).
                                                                                                                                                                                        The combination of a Mediterranean climate,
                                                                                                                                                                                        with some semi-arid features, adds nuance
                                                                                                                                                                                        depending on the terrain, the dominant
                                                                                                                                                                                        winds and proximity to the coast. The most-
                                                                                                                                                                                        used grape is Monastrell, which is suited to
                                                                                                                                                                                        cultivation in this type of climate.
                                                                                                                                                                                        As such, wines in the Region of Murcia have
                                                                                                                                                                                        a personality which means it is well worth
                                                                                                                                                                                        sampling them at a visit to one of the many
                                                                                                                                                                                        wineries, or when sampling local cuisine.

                                                                                                                                                                                        More info at: www.murciaturistica.es/es/
                                                                                                                                                                                        enoturismo_rutas_del_vino/








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