FINCA XACONERO 2021
LA LAGUNA DE VILLENA
BODEGAS ENRIQUE MENDOZA
"The power of Alicante's interior: a serious, deep, and structured single-estate red that captures the mineral and balsamic elegance of 'Las Tierras de la Laguna'."
Terroir Identity and Mineral Freshness
Finca Xaconero 2021 is born in an exceptional setting where marly soils and a continental climate create a unique character. This blend, dominated by Monastrell, avoids traditional over-ripeness to seek a profile that "takes flight," where black fruit melts into touches of scrubland and salinity. Here, Enrique Mendoza achieves a complex and resounding red, designed for those who appreciate the distinctive depth of the Alicante terroir. Get it with direct shipping throughout Mexico at LaCava.shop.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Enrique Mendoza.
- Origin: Villena, Alicante (Finca Xaconero).
- Varietal: Monastrell, Syrah, and Garnacha.
- Aging: 12 months in French oak (Allier).
- Volume: 750 ml.
- Category: Single-Estate Red (Tinto de Pago).
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Intense ruby red with violet hues, medium-high robe, and dense, persistent legs.
Nose: Aromatic richness of ripe black fruits (blackberries, blueberries), Mediterranean scrubland (rosemary, thyme), and a mineral base of damp earth. Fine touches of pepper and smoke from its noble aging.
Palate: Powerful entry with nerve. It presents a balanced acidity that provides freshness despite its volume. Present and ripe tannins with a long aftertaste of wild fruit and black licorice.
3. Character Analysis
POWER / STRUCTURE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
MINERALITY / SALINITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
PERSISTENCE [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ 6 - 10 YEARS ]
4. Service Ritual
Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, legume stews, acorn-fed Iberian cold cuts, and highly aged sheep cheeses.
Preparation: It is recommended to open the bottle or decant 30 minutes before consuming to release its full aromatic potential.
Temperature: Ideally served at 17°C.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in Finca Xaconero 2021?
It is a blend led by Monastrell, complemented by Syrah and Garnacha, all grown under a minimal intervention philosophy at the Finca Xaconero in Villena.
What makes this vineyard's soil special?
The vineyard sits on 'Las Tierras de la Laguna', an ancient dried lagoon bed composed of marl, silt, and gypsum, which gives the wine a distinctive mineral salinity and a very fresh profile.
How long is Finca Xaconero aged?
This single-estate red spends 12 months in French Allier oak barrels, achieving a perfect integration between the black fruit and the balsamic notes.