Pepe Mendoza

Alicante Moscatel, Macabeo, Airen

Casa Agricola Pepe Mendoza's white wine, a blend of Moscatel, Macabeo, and Airen grapes, hails from the sun-soaked region of Alicante. This delightful wine offers a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. With its crisp and refreshing profile, it embodies the essence of the Mediterranean terroir where the grapes are cultivated. Each sip of this wine reveals a tantalizing array of flavors and aromas that transport you to the picturesque vineyards of Alicante.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Pairs well with:

Ceviche, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

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.

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.

Take the Quiz