Bullas
It extends across the province of Murcia, encompassing the municipalities of Bullas, Calasparra, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cehegín, Lorca, Moratalla, Mula, Pliego, Ricote, Cieza, and Totana. Cehegín, Mula, and Ricote, along with several estates in Calasparra, Moratalla, and Lorca. The Denomination of Origin was granted in 1994. In this denomination, the main variety is monastrell. According to its regulations, all red and rosé wines must contain at least 60% of this grape.
Climate
Mediterranean climate with scarce rainfall (although occasionally there are heavy storms and downpours) and an average annual temperature of around 16 ºC.
Soil
The terrain is rugged, with small valleys that have their own microclimates. Three zones are clearly distinguished: one to the north-northeast, with an altitude between 400-500 meters; another in the center (500-600 meters of altitude); and a third in the western and northwestern part, between 500 and 810 meters of altitude, where the highest concentration of vineyards and the best quality are found.
Hectares
2250
Annual production
2467600
Location
Murcia
1995
Very Good
1996
Good
1997
Very Good
1998
Excellent
1999
Very Good
2000
Very Good
2001
Good
2002
Good
2003
Good
2004
Very Good
2005
Very Good
2006
Very Good
2007
Very Good
2008
Very Good
2009
Very Good
2010
Very Good
2011
Very Good
2012
Good
2013
Good
2015
Very Good
2018
Very Good