• Jumilla is located in the south-eastern corner of Spain near the coastal town of Alicante in the province of Murcia.
• This area which encompasses 5 D.O.'s and also includes the province of Valencia, is known as the Levante.
• The wine region of Jumilla covers an area of 50,808 hectares.
• The influences of the dry Levante winds and breezes off the Mediterranean help produce a semi-arid climate in this region.
• Jumilla has been known for its production of heavy full bodied red wines with 17% alcohol, however in recent years there has been a shift towards producing younger and lighter styles of wines.
• The grape varieties permitted by the regulatory body of Jumilla for the production of red, white and rose wines are as follows:
  • Monastrell, Garnacha and Tintorera Cencibel for the red and rose wines.
  • Merseguera, Airen, Pedro Ximenez for the white wines.
• At present there are 50 wineries registered in Jumilla.
• The average yield is down as a result of the replanting that is taking place. In the last few years the average yield has been 150,661 hectolitres.

Note: D.O. means: "Denominacion de Origen"