Santa Rosa 2021
Enrique Mendoza | Iconic Wine of Alicante
"The legend of Enrique Mendoza: a tribute to the elegance and history of a pioneering family, balancing the power of the Mediterranean sun with an aristocratic finesse."
The Alma Mater of Villena
Santa Rosa was born in 1987 as a gift from Enrique Mendoza to his mother, Rosa Cortés. This wine is not only the flagship of the winery, but also the benchmark that positioned Alicante on the international scene of great author's red wines. Cultivated at Finca El Chaconero, its Bordeaux-style blend merges with the Alicante terroir to offer a cellar-worthy red wine capable of rivaling the world's great classics.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
- Origin: Finca El Chaconero, Villena, Alicante, Spain.
- Varietal: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Syrah.
- Aging: 16 months in new Allier French oak barrels.
- Category: High-Expression Author's Red Wine.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, brilliant ruby red with high intensity, and dense, glyceric tears that hint at its structure.
Nose: Aristocratic complexity. Intense notes of ripe black fruit (currants and blueberries) intertwined with graphite, fine wood, tobacco, and a distinguished hint of fine leather.
Palate: Majestic and balanced entry. Features firm but silky tannins, a enveloping mid-palate, and a persistent finish with elegant balsamic memories.
3. Pairing and Recommendations
Gastronomy: Ideal for richly structured dishes such as grilled T-bone steak, sirloin, roasted suckling lamb, game, and long-aged cured cheeses.
Preparation: It is essential to decant for 45 to 60 minutes before serving.
Temperature: Serve ideally between 17°C and 18°C in a large-format glass.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it considered a "Bordeaux Blend"?
Because it uses the emblematic grapes of Bordeaux (Cabernet and Merlot) adapting them to the Mediterranean climate, resulting in a wine with French structure but with the ripeness and amiability of the Spanish sun.
What is the aging potential of the 2021 vintage?
Thanks to its excellent acid-tannin balance, it will evolve nobly in the bottle for the next 10 to 15 years.