Fondillón Tesoro de Villena Solera 1972 50cl

The Fondillón Tesoro de Villena Solera 1972 is one of the most exclusive and legendary oenological jewels of Spain, protected under the Alicante Protected Designation of Origin.

Produced by the prestigious Bodega Las Virtudes in the municipality of Villena, this fortified wine represents the maximum expression of the winemaking tradition of the Vinalopó Valley. Fondillón is a noble wine unique in the world, historically recognized by European royalty and classified as a luxury wine by the European Union alongside Sherry, Port, and Champagne.

Its production is carried out exclusively from overripe grapes of the indigenous Monastrell variety, coming from old rainfed vineyards with very low yields. These vines grow at an average altitude of over 500 meters on limestone and clay soils, under a Mediterranean climate with a strong continental influence that favors an exceptional concentration of sugars and acidity.

The production of Tesoro de Villena follows an ancestral and rigorous process: the grapes are harvested late in late autumn, allowing them to raisinate on the plant itself. The fermentation takes place naturally and slowly, reaching its high alcohol content (17% vol.) without the need for fortification or the addition of wine alcohol. Subsequently, the wine is aged through the traditional system of criaderas and soleras in centenary American oak casks. The mother solera of this Fondillón was started in 1972, transmitting its complexity, heritage, and homogeneous character to each extraction.

Each bottle contains a unique blend of liquid history that has aged for a minimum of ten years, developing an unparalleled organoleptic profile. This wine is an authentic Mediterranean treasure, ideal for collectors and lovers of gastronomic luxury seeking to experience the living history of Alicante in their glass.

Tasting Notes of Fondillón Tesoro de Villena Solera 1972:

Visual phase: Bright mahogany color with beautiful coppery reflections and amber rims of great density and persistent tears.

Olfactive phase: Nose of extraordinary complexity and power, highlighting notes of dried fruits (allemonds, hazelnuts), dried figs, prunes, balsamic touches, noble woods, coffee, and a subtle, very elegant rancio background.

Gustatory phase: Soft and velvety entry, with a warm and unctuous palate. Masterful balance between a very subtle natural sweetness and a vibrant acidity.

Long, persistent, and pleasantly bitter finish that evokes old oak wood.

Value Points

High-Altitude Terroir: Old Monastrell vineyards cultivated at more than 500 meters of altitude in limestone soils of the Vinalopó Valley.

Historical Solera of 1972: Dynamic aging in centenary American oak casks that provide an unparalleled complexity.

Natural Production: Fortified wine without adding alcohol; its graduation of 17% vol. comes exclusively from the natural fermentation of sugars.

Luxury Recognition: One of the few historical wines protected and classified as high-end by the European Union.

Service Protocol

Recommended serving temperature: between 12ºC and 14ºC to appreciate all its aromatic complexity without the alcohol dominating.

Recommended glass: Fortified wine glass or medium-sized Chianti/Riedel type glass.

Professional pairing: Excellent as a meditation wine. It harmonizes perfectly with high-intensity blue cheeses (Cabrales, Roquefort, Stilton), truffled foie gras, almadraba tuna mojama, traditional Alicante confectionery (Jijona nougat), and dark chocolates with a high percentage of cocoa (70-80%).