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With its distinctive wines, regional gastronomy and unique visitor attractions, Jumilla has plenty to offer wine tourists. Andrew Black rounds up the highlights and recommends white, ros\u00e9 and sweet wines to try.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As would-be travellers to Spain look forward to the post-Covid era, you may decide to shun the throngs of tourists on the coast and in the big cities. If it\u2019s good wine, fine food and culture you\u2019re looking for, the Jumilla region in southeast Spain offers a decidedly more tranquil option.<\/p>\n

While the area is surging ahead with its quality aged red wines, there\u2019s also a wide choice of ros\u00e9 and white wines, as well as young vibrant fruity reds, to refresh the palate on a hot summer\u2019s day, together with numerous restaurants offering local specialities to pair with them.<\/p>\n

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