The hinterland of Alicante, otherwise known as "Ribera de Vinalopó", is higher in altitude, so its climate is both Mediterranean and continental, which suits the Monastrell quite well.
Whereas the coastline, or "La Marina", mainly produces Moscatel wines.
More than 14,000 hectares of Monastrell are planted in the D.O., which represents 80% of the total surface of this grape in the whole world.