The vineyards of Jumilla began in the year 1966, with an extent of 20 thousand hectares in the south-east of the provinces of Murcia and Albacete. The wines of Jumilla are widely recognised for their quality.
Monastrell grape of Jumilla
Every wine-growing area has its queen fruit, and Jumilla is distinguished by the Monastrell grape, known in Australia as Mátaro and in France as Mourvedre. Monastrell is a grape that adapts to the heat of this zone and offers wines of a balsamic type.
Alcohol and acidity
The vines of Monastrell receive 3 thousand hours of sun in the course of a year. This contributes to the red wines possessing a high alcoholic content, compensated by a very natural acidity of the Monastrell grape, which offers a very balanced flavour.
Ecological vineyards of Jumilla
Thanks to the climatic conditions of Jumilla, ecological agriculture is achieved, thanks to the stony, calcareous soils and a dry climate. This comprises the zones of Hellín, Ontur, Fuente Álamo, Montealegre del Castillo, Tobarra and Hellín in the province of Albacete.
The vineyards are at different heights, from 300 metres in the zone of the valleys to 900 metres in the highest areas.
Among their characteristics stands the retention of humidity, due to the scarce rainfall of the zone. These climatic conditions give a special touch to the gathering of Monastrell grapes and offer wines of great quality from Jumilla.
Most recognised house of Jumilla
Bodegas Delampa: Our house was born in 1921 and after more than 100 years, our family grows with a complete collection of wines of Jumilla with the gentle aroma of our land.
At Delampa we invite you to come and take our wine tasting in Jumilla.
