COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
REGION
Valencia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Enrique Mendoza Pinot Noir 2023 is a single-varietal wine from Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, located in the D.O. Alicante region of Spain. The grapes are sourced from vineyards on the slopes of Cabezo de la Virgen de Villena, at altitudes ranging from 365 to 640 meters. Bodegas Enrique Mendoza was founded in 1989 by Enrique Mendoza, and the winery is now managed by his sons, José and Julián. The estate is committed to quality and sustainability, employing environmentally friendly viticulture practices. A distinctive aspect of this wine is the successful cultivation of Pinot Noir in the Mediterranean climate of Alicante, demonstrating the grape's adaptability and the winery's dedication to expressing the local terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.8%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinot Noir flourishes in Alicante, a region more commonly associated with warmer climate grapes.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located on slopes between 365 and 640 meters, offering diverse microclimates.
Fact 03
The winery practices environmentally friendly viticulture, avoiding chemical herbicides and pesticides.
Fact 04
This wine is certified vegan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Enrique Mendoza Pinot Noir 2023 is produced using grapes harvested manually in boxes. The winemaking process involves soft destemming, with whole grapes fermented in small stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 10-12 months in French oak barrels from Allier, with a portion of these being new. Bodegas Enrique Mendoza employs environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture practices, including avoiding chemical herbicides and pesticides, and adhering to organic farming principles.
