D.O. Alicante

• Location: Central Mediterranean coast, south of Valencia
• Vineyards: 10,622 hectares (26,236 acres)
• 2017 Production: 14,720,600 liters
• Wineries: 35
• Growers: 2,100

Authorized Grape Varieties

• Whites: merseguera, moscatel romano, macabeo, verdil, planta fina, airén
• Reds: monastrell (mourvèdre), garnacha, tempranillo, bobal, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot Noir, syrah

Typical wines:

• monastrell based reds, young & potent
• Quality dessert whites
• Fortified "vinos de licor" and "Fondillón"
• Quality varietals - monastrell, syrah, cabernet, etc.