El Vivero

Alicante 100% Garnacha

The Finca Casa Balaguer El Vivero is a vibrant red wine made from 100% Garnacha grapes sourced from the picturesque region of Alicante. This wine exudes a medium body that is beautifully balanced, offering a delightful level of bright acidity that adds a refreshing touch to each sip. The fruit intensity in this Garnacha shines through with its prominent red fruit flavors, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a fruit-forward profile. The tannins in this wine are notable, providing a structured backbone that enhances its overall complexity. The dryness in the Finca Casa Balaguer El Vivero contributes to its elegant character, inviting you to savor each flavor with every sip.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Plum

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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