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Enrique Mendoza Moscatel de la Marina Moscatel (Alicante)
Alicante · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Moscatel
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Alicante
- Appellation
- Alicante
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- sweet
Food pairing
queijos azuis · sobremesas à base de frutas · frutas tropicais · pâté · cozinha asiática
Rated vintages
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201183 pts
The aromas on this wine are borderline offputting, with petrol and diesel exhaust leading the way. It's a viscous, blowsy offering with 15% abv and powdery, sugary flavors of melon and tropical fruits, particularly banana. Heat and bitterness control the finish.
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200986 pts
Opens with air freshener, chemical notes, lime and pastis aromas. Overall it doesn't smell light and ethereal like some Moscatels, but it's honest and varietally correct throughout. Tastes of honey, candied mango and anise, with bitterness on the finish. Stirs some interest but…