Red Wine Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2019

Crianza red wine from Alicante. Varietal Petit Verdot aged for 15 months in French and American oak barrels.

Crianza. 15 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Alicante
Grapes Varieties: Petit Verdot,
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Availability: In stock

€13.90
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Produced by Enrique Mendoza, one of the most respected winemakers in Mediterranean Spain, Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot comes from DO Alicante.

This unconventional Spanish red wine is made solely from Petit Verdot.

After the harvest, the wine completed both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks during a period of 24 days.

Then Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2019 was aged, first for a period of 10 months in American oak barrels from Oregon, and then for 5 months in 2nd year French oak barrels from Allier.

Finally,  this red wine from Alicante was bottled unfined.

Pair with BBQ'd meat and braised vegetables.

We suggest that you decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before you drink it.

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Appearance

The red wine Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot is deep ruby with some maroon coloured edges.

Nose

This varietal Petit Verdot smells of red berries, intertwined with an intense minerality, much of which appears earthy, reminiscent of humid soil and stone. After the wine opens the fruit explodes and there are spicy notes, with some balsamic and sweet aromas.

Palate

Characteristic and flavorful, this red wine from Bodegas Enrique Mendoza flows effortlessly through the palate, with a texture which is both meaty and silky. Fruit and spice take the center stage, while maintaining a remarkably mineral background. Very well-balanced, with very good acidity and mature tannins. The finish, full of Med garrigue, is very persistent.

Our personal opinion Challenging, original and very tasty. Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2019 is a wine that will delight and intrigue your guests.

OTHER VINTAGES

Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2018:

Enterwine 92.

Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2016:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 91.

Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2014:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 92.

Enrique Mendoza Petit Verdot 2012:

Enterwine 93. Parker 89.

Year 2019
Type Red
D.O. Alicante
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French and American oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 15
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 92
Mono-Varietal Petit Verdot
Pairings Goat cheese, Grilled vegitables, Poultry, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted white meats, Vegitables sauces
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
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petit verdot
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Crisp and very fresh, uplifting character.
Review by (Posted on 9 April 2019)
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