Yecla

Name: Yecla
Address: Spain

About this region

Yecla é uma Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) espanhola localizada ao redor da cidade de Yecla, no canto mais ao norte da região da Múrcia. A região é conhecida pelos vinhedos predominantemente de Monastrell, produzindo vinhos tintos encorpados. O clima é mediterrâneo‑continental, com verões quentes e secos e invernos frios, e os solos são à base de calcário. O status de DOP de Yecla foi concedido em 1975.

Information

Country: Spain

Climate: Mediterranean-continental

Learn more about grape varieties:

Mourvèdre • Syrah • Grenache • Petit Verdot • Verdejo • Merlot • Sauvignon Blanc

Wines from this region

All varieties Mourvèdre (14) Syrah (7) Grenache (4) Petit Verdot (2) Verdejo (1) Merlot (1) Sauvignon Blanc (1)

Barahonda Carro

Yecla Red

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Frequently asked questions

How many Yecla wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for Yecla wines across Portuguese online retailers — 16 in the catalogue.

Which grape varieties are common in Yecla?

Common grape varieties in Yecla include Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Verdejo.

What is the Yecla wine region known for?

Yecla is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) located around the town of Yecla in the northernmost corner of the Murcia region. The region is known for its Monastrell-dominated vineyards, producing rich red wines. It has a Mediterranean‑continental climate, with hot, dry summers and cold winters, and its…