Mo

2013 Alicante Moscatel, Macabeo

Salinas Mo, a delightful white wine from the picturesque Alicante region, showcases a captivating blend of Moscatel and Macabeo varietals. This 2013 vintage radiates with a luminous straw-yellow color, enticing wine enthusiasts to explore its aromatic complexity. With a medium body and high acidity, it offers a refreshing sensation that dances on the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, presenting delightful notes of ripe peaches and zesty citrus, complemented by subtle floral hints. This wine is bone-dry, making it an excellent choice for pairing with seafood dishes or enjoying on a warm afternoon. Salinas Mo truly captures the essence of Mediterranean winemaking, reflecting the unique terroir of its origin with every sip.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

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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