IGP Murcia is a Spanish geographical indication for
Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of
Murcia . Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream
Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder, and mirrors the
Vins de pays of French wine. It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2011.
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The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities of
Abanilla ,
Bullas ,
Cartagena ,
Cehegín ,
Fortuna ,
Fuente Álamo ,
Jumilla ,
La Unión ,
Mula ,
Pliego ,
Ricote ,
Torre Pacheco , and
Yecla in
Murcia .
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Authorised Grape Varieties The authorised grape varieties are:
Red:
Garnacha Tinta ,
Monastrell , and
Tempranillo / Cencibel are recommended, and
Bonicaire ,
Cabernet Sauvignon ,
Forcallat tinta ,
Garnacha Tintorera ,
Merlot ,
Moravia Dulce / Crujidera ,
Petit Verdot , and
Syrah are also authorised White:
Airén ,
Merseguera ,
Moscatel de Alejandría ,
Pedro Ximénez ,
Verdil ,
Viura / Macabeo are recommended, and
Chardonnay ,
Malvasía ,
Moscatel de Grano Menudo ,
Sauvignon Blanc ,
Forcallat Blanca , and
Viognier
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