Tarima Hill

2022 Alicante Chardonnay, Alicante Bouschet

The Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill from the 2022 vintage showcases a blend of Chardonnay and Alicante Bouschet grapes. This white wine hails from the vibrant region of Alicante, known for its unique terroir and winemaking traditions. The wine presents a harmonious balance of flavors and aromas, with Chardonnay contributing its characteristic fruit-forward notes while the Alicante Bouschet adds depth and complexity to the blend. A sip of this wine transports you to the sunny vineyards of Alicante, offering a delightful experience for the palate.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Pairs well with:

Seared Scallops, 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.

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