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

Leather

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:

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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