Blanco

2011 Alicante Merseguera; Macabeo; Moscatel

Tarima Blanco is a delightful white wine from the picturesque Alicante region, showcasing a blend of Merseguera, Macabeo, and Moscatel grapes. This wine displays a medium body that is complemented by crisp acidity, making it refreshingly vibrant on the palate. With a prominent fruit intensity, you can expect to savor enticing notes of stone fruits and floral aromas that evoke a sense of the Mediterranean sun. This beautifully crafted wine is bone dry, allowing its lush flavors to shine through without any sweetness to distract. Perfect for warm weather or as an aperitif, Tarima Blanco embodies the essence of its Spanish origins with elegance and charm.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Pairs well with:

Poached Fish, Ceviche, Seafood Paella

Region:

Alicante

Lying on Spain's sunny southeast coast, Alicante is home to big, bold, red wines of tremendous value. Once a major Mediterranean port, the Phoenicians introduced winemaking here centuries ago. Historically, Alicante's most famous wine was Fondillón, an oak-aged sweet wine. But today, Alicante is better known for its full-bodied reds made from the Monastrell grape (known in France as Mourvèdre), which is sometimes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The thick-skinned Monastrell laps up Alicante's sun-baked conditions and limestone soils to produce densely fruity wines with earthy, herbaceous notes. For whites, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are increasingly popular, alongside Moscatel and Airén. Wines are approved to be at DO status when they meet a handful of standards related to authorized varietals, production size, methods within winemaking and aging restrictions. Additionally, appellations must have been recognized for a minimum of five years in order to be considered to be a DO.

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