The best wines of the region of Murcia

The wines of the region of Murcia accompany the great cultural and gastronomic diversity of the region. Three denominations of origin stand out for producing and certifying these wines with a great variety of nuances and quality: Jumilla, Bullas and Yecla.

The best wines of Murcia

To understand where the quality of its wines comes from, it is necessary to know the denominations of origin that govern the region and ensure a good final result.

DO Jumilla

DO Bullas

This was created in 1994; since then, its producers have learned how to take advantage of the wine-growing area in which it is located. Wine consumers are impressed by the particularity that permeates the drinks.

This denomination offers 14 grape varieties that are perfectly adapted to the environment of the area where they are grown.

It is here that you will find the red grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Meanwhile, in terms of white grapes, you will find: Chardonnay, Malvasia, Airén, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.

DO Yecla

This was founded in 1975; since then, its roots in viticulture have been well marked. It is capable of offering many nuances in the glass, which has allowed it to obtain a prominent place in the region's wine cellars and points of sale.

You will find within the red varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Tempranillo, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet and Petit Verdot. Meanwhile, in the white varieties, there are: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, Airén, Merseguera, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Macabeo.

Choose the best wine

La Máquina: From 2009, with the purity of Mourvèdre grape in its maximum concentration. It belongs to the Yecla denomination and has 93 points. It will give you a lot of flavour and power.

Castaño Colección: From 2013, it has Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon. It belongs to the Yecla denomination and has 92 points. It will give you a lot of quality and taste at the same time.

Lavia: From 2012, it has only Mourvèdre; it corresponds to the Bullas denomination and has 92 points. A not very warm vintage gives the wine a touch of glory.

Juan Gil 18 meses: From 2013, it has Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It belongs to the Jumilla denomination and has 92 points. It is a balanced, very tasty and very fine wine.

Valtosca: From 2013, it has only Syrah. It belongs to the Jumilla denomination and has 92 points. It is a wine with a lot of character and power and is from a fresher vintage than normal.
  Infiltrado: From 2015, it has Syrah, Mourvèdre and Alicante Bouschet. It belongs to the Jumilla denomination and has 90 points. It is a wine worth trying.