Alicante isn't the first place most people think of for serious Monastrell, which is precisely why Enrique Mendoza matters, a family project that started small in the late 1980s and grew into the benchmark for southeastern Spain, now farmed biodynamically across more than 80 hectares. The 2021 is bright ruby, all fresh black cherry and red berry with sweet spice, toast, and a whisper of cocoa behind it, and the palate is silky and lively with real length on the finish. Monastrell with this much lift and polish. Proof the grape has range well beyond brute strength.
Tasting Notes
Bright ruby-red in color, this wine shows expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries mingled with hints of sweet spice, toast and cocoa. On the palate, this accessible red shows silky texture, liveliness and long length.
About the Producer
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza is a family-owned winery in Alicante that has become a benchmark for quality winemaking in southeastern Spain. Founded in the late 1980s by Enrique Mendoza, the estate began as a small-scale project driven by personal passion and has since grown into a respected producer with more than 80 hectares of vineyards, crafting wines that reflect the unique character of Mediterranean soils and climate. Today, the winery is managed by Enrique youngest son, Julián, who continues to guide the estate with the same dedication to authenticity and excellence that inspired its beginnin…
