Pepe Mendoza is one of the most respected winemakers in southeast Spain, focusing on local and Mediterranean varieties sourced from vineyards in the Alto Vinalopó area near Villena, and the coastal-influenced Marina Alta. His latest project, Casa Agrícola is a personal project, created with his wife Pepa Agulló, to make high-quality wines from Monastrell, Syrah, Macabeo, Moscatel and Giró. With plantings dating back to 1923, vineyards are organically cultivated, dry-farmed on ancient terraces, and in tune with the climate of Alicante. Aromas of Mediterranean herbs and sun-baked hillsides, with pine, rosemary and hints of orange peel. The palate is full, round and beautifully balanced.
