Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Blanco

Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc-based Blends

Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Blanco

Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc-based Blends

La Tremenda Blanco is a refreshing, finely balanced white wine from Spain’s Alicante region. This wine is a "coupage" of two varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Merseguera. 

Wine Production

The grapes remain in cold storage for 24 hours before entering the winery at the ideal temperature, where a very light pressing is performed in a pneumatic press. Each variety is vinified separately and fermented in small stainless steel tanks at a very low temperature of 16°C, to concentrate the musts with the maximum amount of aromas and freshness.

Tasting Notes

Characteristic tropical and citrus aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc variety, combined with the freshness and pronounced high acidity provided by the Merseguera grape.

Food Pairing

A wine with perfect acidity, ideal for pairing with fish, rice dishes, vegetables, and cheeses. Its crisp acidity cuts through richer foods, providing refreshing balance while also enhancing the delicate flavors of lighter dishes.

La Tremenda Blanco is a refreshing, finely balanced white wine from Spain’s Alicante region. This wine is a "coupage" of two varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Merseguera. 

Wine Production

The grapes remain in cold storage for 24 hours before entering the winery at the ideal temperature, where a very light pressing is performed in a pneumatic press. Each variety is vinified separately and fermented in small stainless steel tanks at a very low temperature of 16°C, to concentrate the musts with the maximum amount of aromas and freshness.

Tasting Notes

Characteristic tropical and citrus aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc variety, combined with the freshness and pronounced high acidity provided by the Merseguera grape.

Food Pairing

A wine with perfect acidity, ideal for pairing with fish, rice dishes, vegetables, and cheeses. Its crisp acidity cuts through richer foods, providing refreshing balance while also enhancing the delicate flavors of lighter dishes.

Biodynamic Practices

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Do Alicante
Vineyard name:
Finca Chaconero
Vineyard size:
13 ha acres
Soil composition:
Sandy loam soil
Elevation:
1804 feet
Exposure:
East, West
Bottles produced of this wine:
31,700
Average Vine Age:
30 - 40 years

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
no maceration
Varietal composition:
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50 % Merseguera
Fermentation container:
stainless steel tank
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days days
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
20,000 L
Total SO2:
100

Analytical Data

pH level:
3
Acidity:
6.93 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2:
100
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L

About the Vineyard

Grapes are hand-harvested from the "Finca Chconero" vineyards - vines with an average age between 30-40 years grown in sandy loam soils at an altitude of 550m with East-West exposure. Merseguera, a less common variety, brings a lot of acidity and allows for great freshness in blends.