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It was the first wine to have its own name, even before others such as Sherry, Port or Champagne. It has such an extraordinary and peculiar personality that it has passed through the tables of kings and illustrious figures in history. It has always been the most sought-after wine of them all; a unique jewel that has survived to the present day.<\/p>\n
There are countless historical testimonies that this top-class wine has left us. There are records dating back to 1498 of Monastrell red wines from Alicante, which were undoubtedly the origin of Fondill\u00f3n. In the 15th century it was a much sought-after wine. It was part of great expeditions such as the first round-the-world voyage of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano. On this voyage, Fondill\u00f3n prevented the crew from suffering from scurvy, thanks to its high vitamin C content.<\/p>\n
It was also very popular at the court of Ferdinand the Catholic and in the salons of Louis XIV. Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Emilio Salgari mention it in some of their works. References can also be found in Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo and Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe.<\/p>\n
Fondill\u00f3n is a historic wine, recognised by the European Union and with special protection in the Alicante DO.<\/p>\n
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This exceptional product can only be produced by less than 10 wineries in Alicante, worldwide and exclusively. That is why it is a real privilege for us to be among them.<\/p>\n
The name “fondo” or “fondillo” comes from the long ageing time in the cellars that this wine needs to be produced. Because of this longevity, the winemakers placed the barrels at the back of the cellar. After the minimum 10 years of ageing, they were taken out.<\/p>\n
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This red wine is made only with Monastrell grapes and in vintages of exceptional quality. That is, only in years when the climate favours over-ripening of the grapes on the vine. This over-ripening produces wines with high alcoholic strength, which must be at least 16%. The yeast begins its fermentation and when it finishes it usually leaves traces of sugars, giving it that characteristic sweet touch.<\/p>\n