Moscatel de la Marina 2021
White Wine by Enrique Mendoza
"The seduction of the Mediterranean: Moscatel de la Marina is a tribute to the light and aromas of the Alicante coast. A dry white of crystalline purity, where Moscatel de Alejandría expresses itself with refreshing elegance."
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
- Origin: D.O. Alicante (Marina Alta).
- Varietal: 100% Moscatel de Alejandría.
- Style: Aromatic Dry White.
- Winemaking: Stainless steel with lees.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Very pale straw yellow color with steely and greenish reflections, of great brightness and transparency.
Nose: Extraordinary intensity. Stands out with rose petals, jasmine, orange blossom honey, and exotic fruit nuances like lychee and fresh lime peel.
Palate: Gentle and light entry. Distinctly dry, agile profile with a crisp acidity that balances its floral weight. Long finish with a citrus aftertaste.
3. Style and Uniqueness
Aromatic Potency: Floral Explosion [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Freshness and Lightness: Crisp Profile [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Aging Potential: Optimal for Consumption [ ● ● ○ ○ ○ ]
4. The Art of Serving
- Ideal Moment: Sunny aperitifs, seafood lunches, or Thai and exotic cuisine (mildly spicy).
- Food Pairing: Fresh seafood, sushi, salads with fruity notes, and grilled white fish.
- Temperature: Serve very cold, between 6°C and 8°C.
5. Why is it a unique white wine?
Unlike sweet Moscatel wines, this interpretation by Pepe Mendoza seeks verticality. The vineyards' proximity to the sea in the Marina Alta provides a natural freshness that prevents the wine from being heavy, turning it into the liquid perfume of the Mediterranean.