Yecla

Yecla is a town in south-eastern Spain and an unusual wine region, consisting of just one municipality. The town sits alone on a broad plateau surrounded by fields, vineyards and orchards. The wine region borders Almansa to the north, Jumilla to the west and Alicante to the east. It has around 12,000 hectares of vineyards, of which just under 5,000 are authorised for quality wine. It is divided into Campo Arriba in the south and the lower-lying Campo Abajo in the north. The soils and climates differ: powerful reds ripen in the south at elevations of up to 800 metres, while lighter whites grow in Campo Abajo at around 400 metres. The region’s red varieties include: Monastrell, Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah. White varieties include Merseguera, Airén, Macabeo, Malvasía and Chardonnay.