Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola El Veneno 2024

This dry red wine from D.O.P. Alicante, crafted by Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola, is a single-variety Monastrell. It offers aromas of Mediterranean scrubland, lavender, and rockrose, supported by a firm structure and a fresh finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Monastrell
• D.O. / Region: D.O.P. Alicante
• Winery: Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola
• Soil / Altitude: Sandy and limestone soils
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 10 months in used 500-liter French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the El Veneno parcel, located adjacent to the mountain. The 45-year-old Monastrell vines grow in sandy and limestone soils, which contribute a distinct mineral character and freshness to the wine.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

The vinification includes thirty percent whole bunches to enhance aromatic freshness. The wine then undergoes ten months of ageing in used 500-liter French oak barrels, preserving the purity of the fruit.

Why buy it

This limited production is an excellent choice for those seeking a red wine with authentic Mediterranean character and good cellaring potential. If you wish to add a refined expression of Alicante to your cellar, you can buy Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola El Veneno 2024 online directly from our shop.