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Technical Specification

Winery

Anselmo Mendes

Country
Portugal
Region
Vinho Verde
Vineyard Location
Monção and Melgaço
Climate
The vineyards are alongside the river, at low altitude.
Soil
Soils are deep with a high content of pebbles.
Type
White
Vintage
2015
Variety
Alvarinho
Winemaking
This wine expresses the potential of this sub-region and its dominant variety as also the years dedicated by Anselmo Mendes to the study of this grape fermented and aged in barrel. Very soft pressing of the whole destemmed grape. Cold clarification for a long time. Fermentation in used, 400 liter French oak barrels. Ageing in these barrels for 9 months with “batonnage” on the whole lees.
Tasting Notes
Very fine aromas of low intensity in which the high quality of the wood is noted. Elegant and extremely mineral with smoky nuances. Excellent structure and acidity. Long, very elegant finish with the delicacy of the Alvarinho variety.
Alcohol Content
13% Vol
Total Acidity
6.0 g/L
Production
3,300 bottles
Winemaker
Anselmo Mendes
Longevity
15 years