{"title":"Al-Muvedre | Alicante","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Al-Muvedre Monastrell Vineyards in Alicante\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Al-Muvedre_Vineyards.jpg?v=1724858058\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe revival of legendary historical landscapes is the defining force behind the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eAl-Muvedre\u003c\/b\u003e project. Established in 2001 by renowned winemaker Telmo Rodríguez and his business partner Pablo Eguzkiza, this focused venture was born after an eye-opening trip to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003eAlicante\u003c\/b\u003e in southeastern Spain. The duo uncovered a treasure trove of overlooked old vines steeped in a rich viticultural heritage. During the sixteenth century, the sweet, unfortified rancios of the region rivalled the finest sherries and ports of the world, and the area later thrived in the nineteenth century by initially escaping the devastating phylloxera louse that crippled the rest of European winemaking. As the insect eventually arrived and consumer tastes shifted away from sweet styles, this golden era came to a swift end, leaving behind forgotten fields of immense potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe extraordinary character of this single-wine project is deeply anchored in the rugged, sun-baked Mediterranean landscape. The vineyards are planted on poor, calcareous soils composed of sandy loam, layered with heat-retaining pebbles on the surface that radiate warmth back up to the canopy during the night. This harsh environment forces the ancient \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"354\"\u003eMonastrell\u003c\/b\u003e vines—also known internationally as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"401\"\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/b\u003e—to dig their roots incredibly deep to find moisture. This natural struggle results in naturally low-yielding bushes that produce small, exceptionally thick-skinned berries. The intense solar heat is balanced by cooling breezes coming off the nearby coast, slowing down the ripening process perfectly to lock in an elegant mineral core alongside rich fruit concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFor the everyday drinker looking to experience authentic Spanish winemaking, this collection offers an entry point into a historic powerhouse grape. Telmo and Pablo were inspired to launch the estate after the president of the International Wine Academy, Dr Parce, revealed that the finest Mourvèdre he had ever tasted in his life originated from these exact mountains. The resulting wine is a pure, unpretentious expression of the region, bursting with juicy dark blackberries, wild thyme, black pepper, and a distinctive flinty undertone. Supple and structurally vibrant, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"574\"\u003eAl-Muvedre Alicante\u003c\/b\u003e wines avoid heavy oak manipulation to let the raw fruit shine, making them sensational when paired with robust everyday dishes like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"726\"\u003echorizo pasta\u003c\/b\u003e, slow-roasted belly pork, or a rich, smoky \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"783\"\u003ebarbecue beef burger\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"al-muvedre-monastrell","title":"Al-Muvedre Monastrell 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Al-Muvedre Monastrell is sourced from organic vineyards in the village of Villena, planted on chalky limestone soils between 500 and 700 meters above sea level. The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, where the resulting wine ages for several months before bottling. The resulting wine is fragrant and expressive, with notes of ripe bramble fruit, wild garrigue herbs and a spicy, soft finish. [#intro]Fragrant \u0026amp; expressive this is a true Mediterranean expression of Monastrell from Alicante...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Muvedre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41757272277059,"sku":"A23ALMUVEDRE-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MonastrellBt.jpg?v=1724860004"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Al-Muvedre_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1724858205","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/al-muvedre.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}