Alicante
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Located in eastern Spain between the plateau and the Mediterranean Sea, the Alicante DO covers 14,600 ha across two sub-regions: the hot and humid coastal La Marina which is mainly a source for sweet wines, and the more continental Subzona Classico further inland which specialises in joven and dessert wines.
Like many of its neighbours in this part of Spain, the last two decades has seen Alicante move away from being a source of cheap, bulk wine to producing modern-style, competitively-priced red and white wines. However, it still produces its beloved, traditional sweet and fortified specialities, the most famous of which is called (locally) Fondillón.
The grape of distinction here is Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) supplemented by Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. For the whites, the little-known Merseguera holds sway.
The renovation and improved infrastructure of the wineries and vineyards in Alicante have helped rehabilitate Monastrell's reputation; it now yields fleshy, concentrated, complex wines with intense violet and redcurrant notes. Bodegas El Seque (from Artadi) is one of the great wine ambassadors for the region. The winery sources its grapes from a much-treasured plot of 100 year old Monastrell vines, to which it adds more modern Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Recommended Producers: Artadi El Seque.
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Laderas de El Seque, Artadi, Alicante
Spain » Alicante 15% off for Wine Club Members *
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Mourvèdre,
Drink now,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion),
13.5% alc.
One of our most perennially successful and popular lines, the Laderas is a very serious wine for a modest price, originating from a 40h vineyard at 700 metres in Alicante. Juan Carlos is especailly proud of this Mediterranean winery and devotes almost as much attention to it as as HQ in Laguardia, ... MORE * 15% off single bottle price for Wine Club Members. Savings will be applied at checkout. You must be logged in to your wine club account to qualify. | ||||
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Artadi El Seque DO Alicante
Spain » Alicante |
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£ 19.95 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Mourvèdre,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion),
14.5% alc.
"The elder bother to the highly popular Laderas, the El Seque shows Monastrel trooping its not inconsiderable colour with great aplomb.Afforded 14 months in part-new French oak, this is Juan Carlos' best vintage to date. Raspberry confit and creamy vanillin chronicle a triumph foretold; fennel, ... MORE | ||||
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Artadi El Seque DO Alicante
Spain » Alicante |
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£ 20.40 |
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220.20
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Tempranillo/Tinto Fino,
Drink now,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion),
14.5% alc.
40 hectares at 700 metres in Alicante. Juan Carlos' latest triumph and one of our most successful wines last year. Tasting the 2006 it is easy to understand why; 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are added to the Monastrell, affording depth and complexity. At its core the wine has damsons, ... MORE | ||||
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