Winery Enrique MendozaLa Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante of the Winery Enrique Mendoza is in the top 30 of wines of Alicante.
Taste structure of the La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante from the Winery Enrique Mendoza
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante of Winery Enrique Mendoza in the region of Murcie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, vanilla
leather, earthy
pepper, licorice
cheese, cream
violet, perfume
asparagus
On the nose the La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante of Winery Enrique Mendoza in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of cream, anise or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, cedar or honey.
Food and wine pairings with La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
Pairings that work perfectly with La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
Original food and wine pairings with La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
The La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante of Winery Enrique Mendoza matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, pasta gratin milanese style or sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Enrique Mendoza's La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante from Winery Enrique Mendoza are 2012, 2014, 2010, 2008 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Enrique Mendoza
The Winery Enrique Mendoza is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Alicante to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alicante
The wine region of Alicante is located in the region of Murcie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sierra Salinas or the Domaine Volver produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alicante are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alicante often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, savory or molasses and sometimes also flavors of black licorice, baking spice or rosemary.
The wine region of Murcie
Murcia is one of the smallest and least known regions in Spain. Nestled in the extreme Southeast of the country, it is bordered by Andalusia to the west, Castilla-La Mancha to the North, Valencia to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. This small administrative region consists of a single province and an administrative centre that share the same name. As far as wine is concerned, Murcia has three designations of origin.
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