Salicornio

Alicante Moscatel

The Finca Casa Balaguer Salicornio is a delightful Moscatel wine hailing from the sun-kissed region of Alicante. This white gem beams with a radiant hue, offering a sensory journey through the fragrant vineyards of southeastern Spain. Embracing a refreshing acidity, the wine dances on the palate with lively fruit intensity, evoking images of citrus blossoms and summer orchards. Balancing its flavors with finesse, this Moscatel captures the essence of Alicante's terroir, making each sip a memorable ode to the Mediterranean sun.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honeysuckle

Pairs well with:

Ceviche, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa, 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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