Located in southeast Spain, within the space of Levante, the Jumilla designation straddles Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and is the celebrated heartland of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) selection – which is well-adapted to the area’s arid local weather and low rainfall.

Traditionally, wine manufacturing within the Jumilla DO has been dominated by bulk wine manufacturing. At present nevertheless, the DO is thought for its excellent high quality reds from low-yielding vines. Many of those vines are nonetheless on their very own rootstock, ungrafted as a result of predominantly sandy, calcareous soils which have traditionally proved much less inclined to the devastating results of phylloxera.

Previous vine, ungrafted expressions

It’s estimated that there are round 1000ha of such heritage vines within the Jumilla DO. That is the house of resilient viticulture: ungrafted, dry farmed, bush vines. The viticultural area is an instance of extremely localised adaptation to the pure atmosphere, soils and extremes of rising situations. The designation explores previous vine heritage and purity of varietal expression, with very low yields – as little as 1kg/particular person vine within the case of previous vines. 

Vine roots penetrate deep into the soil to seek out water; within the winery the soil is labored to keep away from a crust forming and the following evaporation of water. Resilience is the important thing right here: in a time of local weather change altering viticultural practices the world over, DO Jumilla is paving the way in which in its historic adaptation to extremes of local weather, and is a pioneer in natural and sustainable viticultural practices. 

Presenting wines from DO Jumilla at Decanter’s London Wonderful Wine expertise. Credit: Chloe Hashemi.

Distinctive terroir

The Jumilla DO terroir sees a mixture of high-altitude vineyards, deep limestone soils, a mediterranean-continental local weather with extremes of temperature that protect freshness coupled with an enchanting archeological historical past spanning 5,000 years. This can be a panorama framed by attribute mediterranean scrub – surrounded by pine, rosemary, thyme, almond and olive timber. DO Jumilla additionally was beneath the highlight within the 2024 Previous Vine Convention, organising visits and academic alternatives for trade specialists, journalists and educators.

Pouring award-winning DO Jumilla wines at Decanter’s London Wonderful Wine Expertise. Credit score: Chloe Hashemi.

Worldwide acclaim

The London Wonderful Wine Encounter this November 2024 supplied an excellent alternative to showcase the worldwide success and deserved recognition of the wines of DO Jumilla. Attendees had the chance to savour the purity of single selection expressions along with the success of the Monastrell selection in pink blends – with varieties corresponding to Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Garnacha and Petit Verdot.

Uncover the celebrated DWWA medal-winners

Bodegas Luzón, Por Ti 2021
94 pts, Silver
80% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely layers of dried herbs, loamy soils, violets and blueberries, with some spicy, toasty hints. Harmonious palate, with ripe tannins. Alc 15%

BSI (Bodegas San Isidro), Gémina Finca Los Tomillares 2019
94 pts, Silver
100% Monastrell. Refreshing aromas of pure pink fruits seasoned with dried rosemary and garrigue notes. Textural palate, with recent acidity and an extended end. Alc 15%

Bodegas Alceño, Alceño Selección 2020
92 pts, Silver
40% Monastrell, 40% Tempranillo, 10% Syrah, 10% Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet). Minty and perfumed nostril of violets and roses, seasoned by toasty undertones and candy spice notes. Very concentrated, heat end. Alc 14.5%

Bodegas Pio del Ramo, Pio Crianza 2021
91 pts, Silver
70% Monastrell, 20% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Beneficiant nostril of jammy and dried fruits, with notes of dried herbs and mocha. Dusty texture and fairly agency construction. Alc 15%

Bodegas Bleda, Pino Doncel 12 Meses 2022
90 pts, Silver
70% Monastrell, 30% Syrah. Attractively polished, ripe pink berry fruit, vanilla and violet aromas with toasty cedar notes. Fleshy texture, with silky tannins. Alc 15%

Casa de la Ermita, Parcela los Pinos Monastrell 2022
90 pts, Silver
100% Monastrell. Heady, ripe bramble fruit aromas, raspberry jam, lavender and garrigue, with meaty tones and black pepper nuances. Elegant and highly effective. Alc 15%

Ego Bodegas, Infinito 2020
90 pts, Silver
100% Monastrell. Mature aromas of dried flowers and garrigue, with pretty pink berry jam nuances. Concentrated and highly effective, with assertive tannins. Alc 15%

Finca Monastasia, Paraje Cerro Blanco 2021
90 pts, Silver
57% Monastrell, 20% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot. Nice integration and depth of black berry fruit, darkish rose and liquorice. Wealthy and deep on the palate, with fine-grained tannins. Alc 14.5%

Parajes del Valle, Terraje Monastrell 2021
90 pts, Silver
100% Monastrell. Savoury character, with notes of Mediterranean herbs, black plums and toasty nuances. Refreshing acidity and chic tannins. Fruity end. Alc 13.5%

Bodegas Viña Elena, Parcela Vereda 2021
90 pts, Silver
100% Monastrell. A number of spice and layers on the nostril, some balsamic nuances and dried herbs and fruits. Beneficiant, with rounded tannins. Alc 15.5%

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