Monastrell Organic
D.O. Yecla

The region of Yelca lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the central plateau and so has a dry Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold winters. With Monastrell being the indigenous variety of Yecla it is also by far the most widely cultivated variety, covering more than 80% of the total plantation in the region. The first vineyards to become certified organic were a small plot of 22 hectares in October of 2006. By 2007 this quantity increased to 100 hectares. It is a very interesting moment with many Yeclan farmers “going organic”. Currently there are 2328 hectares being converted into “Organic”.