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On the hunt for Alicante’s best wines; a bodega tour

On April 6, 2018April 15, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Wine in SpainLeave a comment

Alicante's wines haven't always grabbed the attention; the Rioja and Ribera del Duero get all the glory. But there are some real gems here on the Costa Blanca. Here are a few we've tried.

The wine that nearly died: on the trail of Alicante fondillón

On February 16, 2018November 18, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Wine in SpainLeave a comment

Alicante has a wine secret. It's called fondillón and it's probably the most famous wine you've never heard of. Here's the story of how fondillón was brought back from the brink of extinction.

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