A red wine from Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola in Alicante, Spain, crafted to faithfully represent the Mediterranean landscape.
Appellation: D.O. Alicante
Grape Varieties: Monastrell 50%, Giró 50%
Winemaking: Separate harvest of Monastrell and Giró at optimal ripeness (14%). Fermentation with native yeasts in small stainless steel tanks, cement tanks, and large French Allier oak barrels. Soft maceration with 10% stems, no enzymes, no clarification or cold treatment. Soft pressing and gentle handling to preserve freshness.
Tasting Notes: A full explosion of Mediterranean character with notes of bouquet garnier, pine, rosemary, rosemary flower, and orange peel. The palate offers a fresh, balanced mouthfeel that highlights the wine’s natural vibrancy and complexity.
Food Pairing: Ideal with rabbit rice with snails, roasted and grilled meats, aged sheep cheese, and Iberian sausages.
Ratings:
Vintage 2022: 91 Points Wine Advocate.
A red wine from Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola in Alicante, Spain, crafted to faithfully represent the Mediterranean landscape.
Appellation: D.O. Alicante
Grape Varieties: Monastrell 50%, Giró 50%
Winemaking: Separate harvest of Monastrell and Giró at optimal ripeness (14%). Fermentation with native yeasts in small stainless steel tanks, cement tanks, and large French Allier oak barrels. Soft maceration with 10% stems, no enzymes, no clarification or cold treatment. Soft pressing and gentle handling to preserve freshness.
Tasting Notes: A full explosion of Mediterranean character with notes of bouquet garnier, pine, rosemary, rosemary flower, and orange peel. The palate offers a fresh, balanced mouthfeel that highlights the wine’s natural vibrancy and complexity.
Food Pairing: Ideal with rabbit rice with snails, roasted and grilled meats, aged sheep cheese, and Iberian sausages.
Ratings:
Vintage 2022: 91 Points Wine Advocate.
