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The designation of origin Jumilla is located in the Southeast of Spain, and it covers a wide district in the North of the region of Murcia and part of the Southeast of the province of Albacete . It is a rough region where the vineyards spread across a table-land surrounded by mountains. CLIMATE: The climate of the area is continental, influenced by its proximity to the Mediterranean on the east side and La Mancha plateau on the west side. It is a sunny and dry climate, with some 3,000 hours of sun a year and scant rains – some 300 litres per square metre a year. SOIL: The soils are dark, lime bearing and sometimes with a hard lime crust. In general, they are permeable and have good moisture retaining properties, which allows the vines to survive during periods of prolonged drought. GRAPE VARIETIES: Whites: airén, macabeo, malvasía, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, moscatel de grano menudo, pedro ximénez, verdejo Reds: Monastrell (principal), garnacha, garnacha tintorera, tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, syrah
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