DE ABONICO - The Next Generation of Monastrell

The friendship between Nicholas Hammeken and Pepe Mendoza began in 1996, when Nicholas arrived in Spain and Pepe was the first person he met in the wine world. Thirty years later, that bond takes shape in De Abonico, a joint project made from Monastrell and Syrah, combining Nicholas’s international vision with Pepe’s deep understanding of Mediterranean vineyards to create a new interpretation on how wine from Jumilla shall taste in the future, focusing on freshness, red fruits and spice notes.

Pepe Mendoza
One of the leading winemakers of Spain’s Mediterranean region, with a long career rooted in Alicante’s viticulture. His work is defined by a strong commitment to native grape varieties, sustainable vineyard practices, and an honest approach to winemaking that seeks to express the landscape, climate, and identity of the territory.

Nicholas Hammeken
Danish entrepreneur moved to Spain in 1996, drawn by the potential of Spanish wine. With a strong background in international sales and marketing, he has built a career focused on developing wine projects with a modern, global vision, creating contemporary wines designed for international markets.