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Fondillon

1980 Alicante Red Blend

The Salvador Poveda S.A. Fondillon is an exquisite red blend from the renowned Alicante region, showcasing a captivating depth that immediately draws in the senses. This vintage, crafted in 1980, offers a full-bodied experience that envelops the palate with its rich and vibrant flavors. The acidity is pronounced, adding a refreshing liveliness that complements the intense fruit characteristics, including notes of ripe plum and dark cherry. Tannins are robust yet refined, providing a structured backbone that enhances the wine's complexity while ensuring a velvety mouthfeel. With its sumptuous profile, this Fondillon stands out as a truly memorable wine, perfect for savoring on special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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