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Alicante is part of the Comunidad de Valenciana region, named for the town on the Mediterranean coast and awarded D.O. status in 1957.
 
It is divided into two zones:
 
La Marina is along the coast, between the towns of Denia and Calpe. This section has a distinctly Mediterranean climate with very hot summers. Moscatel production for sweet and fortified wines is the main focus, and many have the label “Moscatel de Alicante.” 
 
The Vinalopo, along the river of the same name, is adjacent to the Yecla region of Murcia. This is a continental climate, with hot, dry summers. Monastrell (Mourvedre), best suited to these conditions, dominates the plantings and is made into a voluptuous red wine as well as rosado. Other red grapes grown and used for blending are Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Bobal. 
 
But the pride of the region is Fondillon, a semi-sweet, non-fortified, vino rancio (oxidized wine) made from overripe Monastrell Read more »

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Bodegas Sierra Salinas Mourvedre Blend Alicante Mira (2006)

Winery: Bodegas Sierra Salinas
Region: Spain » Alicanté
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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rcscgrhpx

Another great value from Spain. Not complex, but not hollow. Very consistent on the attack, mid palate and finish. The red fruits tended to build a bit for me, which I liked ... and the acidity was perfect to drink alone or with food. I can see thi...

Don Salvador Alicante Spain (2004)

Region: Spain » Alicanté
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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kybecca

Made from 100% Monastrell grapes grown in the south-central coast of Spain. Old vines, dry farming, stony soil, traditional fermentation with no filtration and natural decanting create a wine with ripe fruit, intense cherry, and toast with an appealin...

Tarima Monastrell Jumilla (2009)

Winery: Bodegas Volver
Region: Spain » Alicanté
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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bobcatpunk

Deep redish purple, soft tannins, light fruit flavor

Tarima Monastrell Jumilla (2009)

Winery: Bodegas Volver
Region: Spain » Alicanté
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Another delicious Monastrell from Jumilla Spain. Needs an hour air time, maybe two, to integrate and smooth out. Concentrated smooth round sweet cherry nose with hint of vegetal. In the mouth lip smacking ripe fruit (cherry, berry), a bit warm on t...

Tarima Monastrell Jumilla (2009)

Winery: Bodegas Volver
Region: Spain » Alicanté
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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Wolle

My Rating 88: Firm body with nice elegant flavors need some time to develop. Nose is firm with plenty of fruity notes.

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Francis Ford Coppola Alicante Bouschet California Diamond Collection Magenta Label
Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Finca Sandoval Syrah Blend Manchuela Salia
Winery: Finca Sandoval
Region: Spain » Castilla-la Mancha » Manchuela
Type: Table Wines

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Orange-Dijon Pork Loin

Assistant Foods Editor Kate Nicholson loves this recipe she got from family friend Jo Ann Pugh of Shreveport, Louisiana. Read more »

Rainbow Ridge Alicante Bouschet Lodi
Winery: Rainbow Ridge
Region: USA » California » San Joaquin County » Lodi
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. Read more »

Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto da Anfora
Winery: Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal
Region: Portugal » Alentejo » Vinho Regional Alentejano
Type: Table Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

Quick throw together meal that is delicious! Read more »

Bodegas Piqueras Garnacha Tintorera Almansa Castillo de Almansa
Winery: Bodegas Piqueras
Region: Spain » Almansa
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef Spirals

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Bodegas Piqueras Garnacha Tintorera Almansa Castillo de Almansa
Winery: Bodegas Piqueras
Region: Spain » Almansa
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Bear Flag Wine Red Blend Stanislaus County Dark Blend
Winery: Bear Flag Wine
Region: USA » California » Stanislaus County
Type: Table Wines

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Chef De Carlo’s recipe for gnocchi is fantastic with the heady Wild Boar Ragu , but is equally delicious with a simple tomato sauce or a sage brown butter sauce . What to buy: While we tested th... Read more »

Poggio Argentiera Syrah Blend Maremma Toscana IGT Finisterre
Winery: Poggio Argentiera
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Maremma » Maremma Toscana Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Spaghetti Pizza II

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Bedrock Zinfandel Saitone Ranch
Winery: Bedrock Wine Co.
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Poggio Argentiera Syrah Blend Maremma Toscana IGT Finisterre
Winery: Poggio Argentiera
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Maremma » Maremma Toscana Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Beef-and-Mushroom Meatloaf

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Varietals Produced in Alicanté View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Alicante Bouschet

    History of the grape: Like all good biographies, the rise and fall of Alicante Bouschet begins with its grandparents....

  • Mourvèdre

    History of the grape: Monastrell is a native of Spain, first grown in Murviedro near Valencia, and was eventually bro...

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  • Bodegas Bernabé Navarro

    This property is located in the valley between Villena and La Cañada. Sierra del Morrón and its S...

  • Bodegas Sierra Salinas

    The building was based on two main principles: thermal isolation and the exploitation of gravity ...

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