White Wine Moscatel de La Marina 2020
Sweet white wine from Alicante. Varietal Muscat of Alexandria.
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Produced by Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, Moscatel de La Marina is a varietal sweet Spanish white wine produced in the ever-sunny coasts of the Mediterranean.
The wine is made from Muscat of Alexandria (Moscatel de Alejandría), a grape that has been being grown in the DO Alicante for more than 2,000 years.
Perfectly adapted to their environment, the grapes are able to stand extremely severe conditions, namely an extraordinarily arid soil and very high levels of humidity and salinity. In fact, some of the vines are at a distance of only 10 metres from the seashore.
Traditionally vinified, the grapes were destemmed, macerated and drawn off. Then they were gently crushed and the resulting "free-run" juice was added wine alcohol until it reached 15%.
Finally, Moscatel de La Marina 2020 was filtered and bottled.
This young Muscat sweet white wine is simply delicious.
Appearance | The sweet white wine Moscatel de La Marina has a clean, bright golden colour with some amber tinges. |
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Nose | This enticing sweet white wine suggests intense notes of white fruit and white flowers, combined with aromas of grapes, Valencia oranges, mandarine, honey, spices and aromatic herbs. Typical Muscat aromas. |
Palate | Creamy and savoury, with a freshness that prevents it from being oversweet. Very good acidity and great balance. Ripe white fruit, citrus, royal jelly, dry fruit and honey. This wine of Enrique Mendoza has a long, pleasant finish. |
Our personal opinion | Extremely gentle and enjoyable, Moscatel de La Marina 2020 pairs wonderfully with dry fruit, foie and creamy cheeses. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Moscatel de La Marina 2019: Enterwine 92. Moscatel de La Marina 2018: Enterwine 92. Moscatel de La Marina 2017: Enterwine 92. Moscatel de La Marina 2016: Enterwine 92. Moscatel de La Marina 2015: Peñín 91. |
Year | 2020 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Alicante |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Mono-Varietal | Moscatel de Alejandría |
Pairings | Alone, Blue cheeses, Dry fruit pastries, Foie Gras, Fruit cake, Lite cakes, Nougat candy, Smoked foods, Soft pasta cheese, Sweet pastries |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Slightly sweet |
Occasion | Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |