Alicante Wines
Due to the diversity of climates, regions and varieties; Alicante offers a wide range of different wines. Far from wanting to be just a Protected Denomination of Origin (P.D.O) or limited to a marketing category, we aim to be creative, diverse and varied, reflecting the Mediterranean spirit which has been with us forever.
As a result, the wines of Alicante have varying styles. Interestingly almost none go unnoticed and they all represent their origin. Alicante offers a wine for every type of consumer or taste and this cultural asset should not be ignored.
Tinto Alicante (Red Alicante)
Historically wine that is considered to be from Alicante is nowadays a red wine made up from a grape variety called Monastrell and is present in 75% of its production. The rest is made up of other permitted red grape varieties. The result therefore, is a deep red wine-colored, ruby red or purple tint depending on the time of maturity. The wines may be, crianza or reserva, though mostly today you find young wines aging in wooden barrels. This results in the Monastrell grape having full body and a touch of contrast to any another variety. This short time in wooden barrels, tames the wine and gives it a certain elegance, as well as a toasty quality given by the timber which is used in all of our wineries.
Rosado (ROSÉ)
A wide variety of rosé wines can be made from Alicante’s red grapes. The Monastrell variety produces rosé with a medium body, some with great aromas of fruit, jellies, black currants, blackberries, and all have a distinctive and intense color. Although in recent years, it has become fashionable to dilute the color with international varieties of grapes. In addition, these fruits give a fresh and lively taste. The rosé wines are difficult to produce but they perfectly match our climate and compliment many Spanish and international cuisines.
Moscatel Alicante
Alicante’s Moscatel is made from the grape of the same name. The wine was developed from the Moscatel liquor which is also known as a sweet wine named ´Mistela´, very famous in the Marina Alta region.
Mostacel wines have a wide range of colours ranging from harvest yellow to the bright, yellow amber of aged wines. This points out its floral bouquet, elegance, freshness and its versatility which allows you to experience new flavours.
Prestigious and vintage wines
Recognised from this in the region, the regulating council has not wanted to forget the role they have played in the history of the wines from Alicante, although its production has been reduced due to the lack of demand.
These types of wine are aged longer than average due to the kind of grape variety used in its production. The wines are very complex with intense and sparkling colours and are full of history.
Sparkling wines
The Sparkling wines are produced by authorized grape varieties such as the Moscatel grape. These sparkling wines have the freshness and the features of these grapes varieties. They therefore perfectly suit the Mediterranean cuisine, specifically in Alicante, where the traditional dishes are different from region to region but all share its Mediterranean heritage.