The Minister of Agriculture and Water, Antonio Cerdá, presided at last night's awards XVI Wine Competition Quality of Jumilla, with President of the Control Board, Miguel Gil.
During the ceremony, the president of Cajamurcia, Carlos Egea, assumed the honorary presidency of the Appellation of Origin.
Cerda said that "it has been a success" the appointment of Egea, and highlighted both professional qualities, for having "a reserved seat at the big club, and personal, that make" you look with your eyes wide open to see what we can learn from him. "
The Minister of Agriculture and Water said the quality of the wines from Jumilla, in the latter campaign increased by 15 percent of the market, despite the crisis. "
Also stressed that this name is one of the most wine has joined the list of prestigious wine guru Robert Parker, with more than 50 labels, of which 16 "are among the best."
The tasting sessions of the contest, held on 15 and 16 April, brought together more than a hundred examples of this growing area, which also includes the province of Albacete.
Source: CARM