Discover the diversity of wine - the ruta del vino through Alicante
The Ruta del Vino de Alicante takes wine lovers through the most important wine-growing regions of the province of Alicante and offers a deep insight into the rich wine-growing culture of the region.
culture of the region. This wine route includes:
▶ Vinalopó: Famous for strong red wines and the Monastrell grape. Marina Alta: Famous for aromatic white wines and Moscatel. ▶ Marina Baixa: Offers a variety of wine experiences. ▶ El Comtat and L'Alcoià: These regions combine traditional and international grape varieties.
Here are some of the best-known bodegas in Marina Alta and Marina Baixa,
which are part of the Ruta del Vino de Alicante
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
Partida Romeral, s/n, 03580 L'Alfàs del Pi, Alicante - www.bodegasmendoza.com
One of the most renowned bodegas in the region, known for its high-quality red and white wines, especially those made from Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cooperativa Bodegas Sant Vincent Ferrer de Teulada
Most bodegas offer guided wine tastings where visitors can sample the local wines and learn more about the winemaking process
More bodegas in the Alicante region
In addition to the wineries in Marina Alta and Marina Baja, there are numerous other remarkable bodegas in the hinterland of Alicante, particularly in the Vinalopó Valley. These wineries offer a rich variety of wines that reflect the terroir and tradition of the region.
Bodegas Salvador Poveda
Partida Horna Baja, s/n, 03640 Monóvar, Alicante +34 965 47 70 33 – www.salvadorpoveda.com Bodegas Salvador Poveda is known for its traditional wine production, including the famous Fondillón. This wine is produced using a centuries-old method and is a living piece of the region's wine-growing history.
Bodegas Francisco Gómez
Carretera Villena-Pinoso km 8.8, 03400 Villena, Alicante +34 965 97 62 42 – www.bodegasfranciscogomez.es This organic bodega specialises in environmentally friendly production methods and organic wines. Francisco Gómez's wines are internationally recognised for their high quality and sustainable production.
Bodegas Bocopa
Autovía A-31, Km. 200, 03610 Petrer, Alicante +34 965 37 21 74 – www.bocopa.com Bodegas Bocopa is the largest winery in the region and is known for its innovative production and a variety of award-winning wines, including the famous „Laudum“.
Bodegas Monóvar
Carretera de Monóvar a Salinas, Km. 3, 03640 Monóvar, Alicante +34 965 47 18 25 – www.bodegasmonovar.com This bodega produces some of the best dessert wines in the region, in particular Fondillón, a traditional wine that is matured in special solera systems