The Murcia region lies in southeast Spain. Thanks to its continental and Mediterranean climate, its grapes are concentrated and sweet. There are three appellations of origin: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla. Here Monastrell (Mourvèdre) shows at its best, a grape with low acidity but a beautiful tannic structure. Monastrell gives warm, full bodied wines with aromas of fruit, pepper and truffle. Other red grapes grown in the region include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. For whites, Macabeo and Airén, two typical Spanish grapes, are joined by Muscat, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pedro Ximénez.