Alicante · España · Est. 1989

Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Wines

Bodegas Enrique Mendoza is a family winery located in Alfaz del Pi, in the heart of the Alicante province, with roots stretching back to the late 1970s, when Enrique Mendoza planted his first 2,000 Moscatel de Alejandría vines for family consumption. Over the following decade, his passion for wine grew steadily until the winery was formally established as a company in 1989. Today, the project is led by his son Julián Mendoza, who continues the family legacy with the same dedication and precision. The winery's philosophy is built on the balance between tradition and innovation, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Vineyards are cultivated without herbicides or insecticides, reflecting a deep respect for the Mediterranean landscape and a desire to honestly express the Alicante terroir. Operating under the D.O. Alicante designation, the winery runs two complementary facilities: the main cellar in Alfaz del Pi, home to 4.5 hectares of Moscatel de Alejandría and an ageing room with 1,400 French and American oak barrels; and Finca Chaconero in Villena, where grapes from 80 hectares of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Monastrell are vinified with state-of-the-art technology. Enrique Mendoza was a pioneer in introducing international varieties to the region while never abandoning the native Monastrell grape, giving the range a distinctive and authentically Mediterranean character. The winery's flagship wines — Santa Rosa, Estrecho, and Shiraz — have earned outstanding recognition: the Guía Proensa 2022 awarded over 90 points to five references, with Santa Rosa 2018 reaching an exceptional 96 points. The winery has also been inducted into Grandes Pagos de España, an honour reserved for producers whose wines reflect the unique identity of a specific terroir. A true benchmark of expressive Mediterranean fine wine.