Pepe Mendoza - Alicante DO - Giro de Abargues - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Rated 94+/100 by Parker, the 2020 Red Alicante Giro de Abargues is Spain's latest triumph. The nose boasts ripe fruits combined with hints of cinnamon, cocoa, dry herbs, and spices, emphasizing the finesse of this wine. Indeed, it presents an airy style, offering an intriguing interpretation of the region. The wine is lightly extracted, linear, and mellow, very pleasant, with a delicate texture that stays true to its roots. Viva Espana!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Maceration of skins and 30% of stalks. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 12 months in new French oak and 1-wine barrels.

Color:

An intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic definition with notes of ripe red fruit, spicy nuances of cinnamon, cocoa and dried maquis herbs.

Palate:

The texture of this cuvée is pleasantly long, with a delicate texture, a finesse of style, an airy, delicate juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled lamb chops, spiced duck breast, pulled pork.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033

Spain at its peak! Championed by Enrique Mendoza, the country's superstar winemaker, Pepe Mendoza has become one of the new aces of the Peninsula since 2016. Under this name, spectacular wines are produced, sourced from 14 hectares of vineyards among the best areas of the Alicante region, where native grape varieties and century-old vines stand strong.