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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Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), candied cherry, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, leather, liquorice and animal notes. Fine ageing potential, high-alcohol solar wines. Star of Jumilla DO, Yecla DO, Bullas DO and Alicante DO in south-eastern Spain. Spanish synonym for Mediterranean mourvèdre, identity signature of sunny Spain.
red wines from the region of Alicante go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, capellini with vegetables or braised lamb with peppers.
On the nose in the region of Alicante often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or oak. In the mouth in the region of Alicante is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
