Castillo De Alicante Bianco

2012 Alicante White Blend

Bodegas Bocopa Castillo De Alicante Bianco is an enchanting white blend from the sun-soaked Alicante region, showcasing the region's exceptional terroir. This vintage, crafted in 2012, presents a delightful pale yellow hue that hints at its refreshing character. The wine offers a balanced medium body, with a crisp acidity that invigorates the palate, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of citrus and stone fruits that dance harmoniously. The dryness of this blend adds to its appeal, ensuring a clean, refreshing finish that lingers beautifully. Overall, this wine exemplifies the charm and quality of Alicante's winegrowing prowess, inviting enthusiasts to savor its delightful complexity.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

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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