Discover the top 100 best red wines of Alicante of Alicante as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Alicante and the best vintages to taste in this region.
DOP of the southeast of Valencia, land of Monastrell (Mourvedre) under Mediterranean sun. Dense, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of blackberry, candied plum, garrigue, leather, cocoa and sweet spices, firm tannins and a warm palate. A mythical jewel: Fondillon, a naturally sweet wine from Monastrell raisined on the vine, solera-aged >=8 years, 16-18% alcohol, only ~10 cellars (Vinalopo). Also Muscat of Alexandria as a floral sweet wine (orange blossom, honey).
9,166 ha.
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
red wines from the region of Alicante go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), pasta shells or veal breast with new vegetables.
On the nose in the region of Alicante often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth in the region of Alicante is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
