Crianza

2012 Alicante Mourvedre

Nauta Crianza is a captivating red wine from the picturesque Alicante region, crafted entirely from Mourvedre grapes. This vintage, dating back to 2012, showcases a medium-bodied structure, striking a perfect balance between smoothness and richness. The acidity is refreshingly bright, adding vibrancy to the wine while ensuring a pleasant mouthfeel. With medium tannins, it offers a gentle grip on the palate, enhancing the wine's complexity without overpowering its finesse. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe blackberries and cherries interwoven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. This wine is expertly dry, making it an elegant choice for a variety of food pairings or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Brown Fig

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Lamb, Lamb With Mint Chimichurri

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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