Discover the top 100 best white wines of Alicante of Alicante as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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.
Intensely perfumed aromatic whites with a pale golden robe and an ample palate, showing powerful signature aromas of muscat, rose, white flowers (orange blossom), exotic fruits (lychee, mango), candied citrus and honeyed notes. Vinified mainly as sweet, passito and liqueur wines. The star of Moscato di Pantelleria DOC (Sicily), Málaga DO, Setúbal DOC. The English name for Muscat d'Alexandrie, a historic aromatic variety from the eastern Mediterranean.
white wines from the region of Alicante go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of grandma's cherry clafoutis, chicken drumstick with bacon or cucumber pie.
On the nose in the region of Alicante often reveals types of flavors of lime, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Alicante is a powerful with a nice freshness.
