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).
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Light, elegant reds and rosés with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity. Delicate aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, rose, white flowers and spicy notes. Airy, refreshing palate. Star of Conca de Barberà DO in Catalonia and component of Cava DO rosés and Cava de Paraje Calificado, contributing aromatic finesse. Native Catalan variety, long overlooked, rediscovered for its elegant, fresh profile.
red wines from the region of Alicante go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, spaghetti with old-fashioned tomato sauce or duck breast with pepper sauce.
On the nose in the region of Alicante often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices. In the mouth in the region of Alicante is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
