Chapter 2 - Summer

Alicante Sauvignon Blanc

Francisco Gomez Chapter 2 - Summer is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc from Alicante, showcasing a crisp and refreshing character. This white wine is a perfect companion for warm summer days with its vibrant fruit flavors and zesty acidity. The wine's body is light, allowing the lively fruit intensity to shine through, making it a wonderful choice for picnics, seafood dishes, or just relaxing on a sunny afternoon. The Sauvignon Blanc from this region embodies the essence of summer in every sip, capturing the essence of the Alicante terroir with a bright and invigorating taste profile.

Tasting notes:

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Gooseberry

Pairs well with:

Ceviche, Light Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter

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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