Levante

Question 1

Yecla

Answer 1

Between Jumilla, Alicante Almansa

Question 2

Yecla producer

Answer 2

Co-op La Purísima (largest co-op in Spain), Bodegas Castaño (adding CS, TP, Merlot)

Question 3

Yecla varieties

Answer 3

Monastrell 85% of grapes grown

Question 4

Jumilla

Answer 4

N of Murcia

Question 5

Jumilla climate

Answer 5

Arid, rainfall 300mm

Question 6

Jumilla varieties

Answer 6

Monastrell. Can reach 18% abv. Avg yields of 12-15 hl/ha

Question 7

Jumilla production

Answer 7

Traditionally doble pasta (adding more crushed grapes to fermenting must to give deep color and tannin). Often used to blend in wines from other regions

Question 8

Jumilla producers

Answer 8

Co-op San Isidro. Carchelo, Casa Castillo, Finca Luzón, Nido

Question 9

Valencia varieties

Answer 9

Mainly white production-dry, neutral whites from Merseguera. Moscatel Romano (M of Alexandria) for pungent dessert Mistelas. Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorrera (Alicante Bouschet) for coarse reds. Fresh, dry rosé