A Spanish appellation on the Mediterranean coast south of Valencia, demarcated since 1932 and split into two sub-zones: La Marina on the northern coast and Vinalopó inland. Monastrell dominates the plantings, giving dense, powerfully aromatic reds, while the coastal strip is Moscatel country. Alicante is also the only home of Fondillón, an oxidative semi-sweet red made from overripe Monastrell and aged at least ten years in cask.
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Common grape varieties in Alicante include Mourvèdre, Moscatel, Malvasia Fina, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon.
A Spanish appellation on the Mediterranean coast south of Valencia, demarcated since 1932 and split into two sub-zones: La Marina on the northern coast and Vinalopó inland. Monastrell dominates the plantings, giving dense, powerfully aromatic reds, while the coastal strip is Moscatel country. Alicante is also the only…
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