The Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Jumilla wines studying their integration into wine association ACREVIN, designations of origin of Castilla-La Mancha, at the request of the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development, Francisco Martinez.
The Minister made this proposal to the president of the Protected Designation of Origin Jumilla, Pedro Lencina, during the meeting held last week.
Francisco Martinez said that "there are many wineries and cooperatives in the DO Jumilla who are in the territory of Castilla-La Mancha and want to participate in this promotion ... we believe it is good for everyone, for the wine sector you need to conquer markets with brands recognized by consumers, this issue is key. "
The president of the PDO Wines of Jumilla, Pedro Lencina, said after the meeting that "we must balance production and marketing, and this may be a good opportunity for all municipalities, whether Albacete or Murcia, they move through the opening of markets, which is our main goal at this time. "
ACREVIN is composed of Appellations of Origin La Mancha, Valdepeñas, Manchuela, Ribera del Júcar, Méntrida, Mondejar, Ucles and Almansa.
The PDO Wines of Jumilla covers the municipalities of Albatana Albacete, Fuentealamo, Hellin, Montalegre, Ontur and Tobarra.
Source: DO Jumilla