Yecla DO Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the Yecla DO
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- Between Jumilla and Alicante DO
- 6000ha undervine
- Similar climate to Jumilla DO, with more moderation from Mediterranean
- Vineyards at 500-900m abs - cooling inlfluence
- Low rainfall 300mm
- Sandy limestone soils
2
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Describe the wines of Yecla DO
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- Mostly Monastrell, wine styles similar to Jumilla
- Good to Very Good
- Inexpensive to mid priced, some premium
- Both bulk and bottle wines
- La Purisima co-op respionsible for 60% of output
- 95% of wines exported
