Tinajas

2012 Alicante White Blend

Benimaquia Tinajas is a captivating White Blend from the scenic region of Alicante, showcasing its 2012 vintage with elegance and sophistication. This wine presents a beautifully pale and luminous color, inviting you to explore its complex aromas. On the palate, it offers a delightful medium body that strikes a harmonious balance between its refreshing acidity and vibrant fruit intensity, delivering flavors of crisp green apples and floral notes, making it an incredibly food-friendly choice. The finish is remarkably smooth, with a subtle dryness that leaves you wanting more. Overall, Benimaquia Tinajas is a testament to the unique terroir of Alicante, promising an enjoyable experience for both casual drinkers and wine aficionados alike.

Tasting notes:

White Flowers

Peach

Honey

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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