Pepe Mendoza

Alicante Monastrell, Giro, Alicante Bouschet

Casa Agricola Pepe Mendoza from Alicante showcases a captivating red hue. This blend features the robust Monastrell grape, known for its bold character and rich flavors. Complemented by Giro and Alicante Bouschet, this wine offers a harmonious balance of fruit-forward notes and structured tannins. The winemaking expertise in Alicante brings out the best in these varietals, resulting in a velvety texture and a complex flavor profile. An excellent choice for those seeking a full-bodied red wine experience.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Spices

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

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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