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3 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Yecla.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Barahonda

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Castillo del Baron

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

La Báscula

Cited by Decanter · Vivino

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The Yecla reading

Yecla's winemakers chase ripeness on high, windswept plateaus where Monastrell thrives on poor soils and diurnal swings, crafting dense, structured reds that echo the region's continental extremes rather than Mediterranean ease.

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Region DNA

The character of Yecla

Based on 323 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Yecla
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
2
80–89 Great
28
70–79 Good
15
<70 Other
11

Based on 56 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitOakRed fruitTree fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Spanish Red
116
Spanish Monastrell
106
Spanish White
51
Spanish Rhône Blend Red
42
Spanish Rosé
28
Spanish Syrah
16
Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon
14
Spanish Tempranillo
11

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Monastrell240Shiraz/Syrah101Cabernet Sauvignon64Macabeo40Merlot30Tempranillo25Garnacha Tintorera19Sauvignon Blanc13Petit Verdot13Garnacha13

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Yecla

La Purisima

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About Yecla

Yecla is a wine region in Spain, home to 75 producers tracked on Femente, 2 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Monastrell, Shiraz/Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Spanish Red and Spanish Monastrell wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.

Yecla — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Yecla?
The most planted varieties in Yecla are Monastrell, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Macabeo, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Yecla known for?
Yecla is known for Spanish Red, Spanish Monastrell, and Spanish White wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Yecla?
Femente tracks 75 producers in Yecla, of which 2 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Yecla?
Yecla is a wine region in Spain.

Yecla

Yecla's winemakers chase ripeness on high, windswept plateaus where Monastrell thrives on poor soils and diurnal swings, crafting dense, structured reds that echo the region's continental extremes rather than Mediterranean ease.

Producers in Yecla

Restaurants in Yecla

Restaurants in Yecla