Furtiva Lagrima

2011 Alicante Muscat

Casta Diva Furtiva Lagrima is a captivating white wine that beautifully showcases the Muscat varietal from the picturesque Alicante region. This vintage, crafted in 2011, radiates a brilliant golden hue that hints at its luscious character. With a medium-bodied profile, it offers a delightful balance of refreshing acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, showcasing enchanting notes of ripe stone fruits and floral undertones. The wine's residual sugar presents a delightful sweetness, making it a wonderfully food-friendly option for a variety of dishes or a perfect companion for savoring on its own. The soft and delicate tannins enhance its graceful finish, ensuring a truly memorable tasting experience that highlights the winemaking artistry of Alicante.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honey

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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