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Tarima Hill

2021 Alicante Mourvedre

The 2021 Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill is a red wine made from Mourvedre grapes in the Alicante region of Spain. This offering presents an enchanting deep ruby color that invites you in with its rich and vibrant personality. On the nose, you’ll find enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of smoked spices, perfectly showcasing the varietal's Mediterranean roots. The palate is an expressive blend of dark fruit flavors, coupled with subtle earthy undertones and a whisper of vanilla from its oak aging. This full-bodied wine is beautifully balanced with bright acidity, making it both fresh and robust. The tannins are firm yet finely grained, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill is an all-around delightful choice, whether standing on its own or paired with hearty dishes, showcasing the exceptional quality and winemaking expertise of the Alicante region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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