Spanish Wine Grapes
Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet is one of a few wine grapes that have both red flesh and red skin.
It is named after Henri Bouschet who generated this cross between Petit Bouschet and Grenache i 1866.
Alicante Flavors
Black Berries, Black Cherries, Plum, and Jam is typical Alicante flavors.With added Oak, Tobacco, Vanilla, Spices, and Black Pepper.
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Black Plum |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Tobacco |
 Chocolate |
 Vanilla |
Alicante Profile
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Hight |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Alicante Food Pairing
The intens Alicante flavour of both smoke and sweetness needs a substantial partner.
Goo for Intense food, Rich Stews or BBQ.
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Rich Stew |
 Rabbit |
 Deer |
 Wild Boar |
 Lamb |
 Red Meat |
Excellent Pairings
Grilled Vegetables.
Rich Stews. Game Terrine.
BBQ. Smoked Meat.
Roasted Pig. Roasted Lamb.
Carne Asada (Mexican Marinated steak).
High Fat and Umami. Hare pâté.
The Ideal Glass for Alicante
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Alicante
Alicante Bouschet also known as Alicante Henri Bouschet, was cultivated in 1866 by Henri Bouschet as a cross of Petit Bouschet and Grenache.
Alicante is of very few red wine grapes with red flesh, an oddity that makes bold, big, and juicy red wines.
Henri Bouschet (Montpellier, France) was a viticulturalist who specialized in crossing pigmented (teinturière) grapes - particularly with a view to sourcing colour and tannin. He was the son of the renowned viticulturalist, Louis-Marie Bouschet (1784-1876), the creator of Petit Bouschet.
France
In France, Alicante is mostly used in blends. It is widely planted in the south west (Languedoc-Roussillon), Provence, and Corsica.
Spain
In Spain, Alicante is known as Garnacha Tintorera. The warm Castilla-La Mancha is the most important region, where Alicante is produced as a single wine or in a blend with Monastrell and Tempranillo.
Portugal
Alicante is an iportant red grape in southern Portugal. It has a long history in the hot Alentejo region, where it is produced as a single wine or in a blend with Tempranillo and Trincadeira.