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Yecla wine region

Spain · Europe

Monastrell reds from a single-town appellation.

The world's largest vineyard area, led by Tempranillo and Garnacha.

CountrySpain

Key grapesMonastrell

Notable producers in Yecla

Bodegas Castaño

Official appellations

Appellation	Status	Style	Grapes
Yecla (1975) Monastrell-led reds from the town of Yecla in Murcia.	DO	Red	Monastrell

Yecla wines to try

Red · Spain

Bodegas Castaño Hécula

Yecla · Monastrell

Ripe old-vine Monastrell, black fruit, earth and toasty oak at a friendly price.

Food: Roast lamb, burgers, stews

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