Alicante is a wine region in Valencia, Spain.
The signature grape is Monastrell (Mourvèdre), backed by Alicante Bouschet, Bobal and Moscatel de Alejandria (Muscat of Alexandria).
The ground underneath is clay and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean, running continental and notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal.
Red wine, rosé wine and dessert wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, full-bodied wines primarily from monastrell, dark fruit and spice notes and delicate and fruity, plus six more.
Inside it sit Alicante-Fondillon.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich stews, cheese and spicy dishes.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich, Full-bodied wines primarily from monastrell, Dark fruit and spice notes.
Rosé: Delicate and fruity, Crafted from monastrell, Refreshing acidity.
Dessert: Sweet wines, Notably fondillon.
Fortified: Strong, Showcasing aromatic profiles.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Artadi El Seque, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Alejandro Arbui V.47, Alicante Singular, Spain
- Bodegas Alejandro Arbui, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Bocopa Marina Alta, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Enrique Mendoza 'La Tremenda' Monastrell, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Enrique Mendoza 'Las Quebradas' Monastrell, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell, Alicante, Spain
- Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Santa Rosa, Alicante, Spain
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Rich stews
- Cheese
- Spicy dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Alicante: common questions
01.What grapes is Alicante known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Alicante make?+
03.Where is Alicante?+
04.What food goes with Alicante wine?+
05.How long does Alicante wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Valencia guide.