D.O. Yecla

Barahonda is located within the Yecla Designation of Origin (D.O.), in the Altiplano region—a transition zone between the plateau and the Mediterranean, encircled by low mountains and hills.

Ancient Tradition

This region’s winemaking tradition dates back to the Phoenicians, who cultivated vines in these soils with their challenging conditions of poor quality and extreme climate. In recent years, the small D.O. Yecla has gained rapid recognition for the unique character and quality of its wines, especially those made from the indigenous Monastrell variety.

HISTORY

Yecla was granted designation of origin status in 1975. Twenty years earlier, wineries had already begun highlighting the quality of their wines, setting a new course and moving away from the strong, robust wines of the past to offer modern, elegant red wines, most of which showcase the great potential of the Monastrell grape.

SOIL

The Yecla Designation of Origin covers the municipality of Yecla in southeastern Spain, in the Region of Murcia. The Yecla landscape features deep, permeable limestone soils that are ideal for vineyards located at an altitude between 535 and 870 meters above sea level.

VISION

Today, technology blends seamlessly with tradition to guarantee pleasant and lasting stability, resulting in a range of offerings rooted in the expertise of winemakers across local wineries. This is a rich, diverse range with appeal for wine lovers worldwide.

A rich, diverse proposal, capable of finding followers of Yecla anywhere in the world.

Our Vineyards

Our vineyards thrive at an altitude of between 535 and 870 meters above sea level, on deep soils composed of limestone and low in organic matter. The continental climate, with temperatures that vary between -6°C in winter and 40°C in summer, along with low rainfall and significant day-night temperature fluctuations, contribute to slow ripening and enhance the concentration and intensity of flavors, color, and aromas in the grapes.

Currently, we have 150 hectares of owned vineyards and manage an additional 600 hectares through our agricultural technical department, with the goal of obtaining the best grapes. The vines are planted in either rectangular or square layouts—depending on whether they are bush-trained or trellised—at planting densities ranging from 1,200 vines per hectare in dry-farmed plots to 2,900 vines per hectare in irrigated plots. In both cases, bush-trained and trellised vineyard systems are allowed.