Muros Antigos Avesso

Technical Specification

Winery

Anselmo Mendes

Country
Portugal
Region
Vinho Verde
Vineyard Location
Baião
Climate
Baião region is on the border between the continental climate of the Douro Valley and the maritime influence of Douro Litoral. These characteristics will produce a wine with an acidity and minerality unique, from which we single out a profound balance between acidity, minerality and alcohol content.
Soil
The soils are dry and poor, granitic sandy loam soils.
Type
White
Vintage
2015
Variety
Avesso
Winemaking
Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery, in a refrigerated environment, in a short period of time. Pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape. Cold clarification for 48-72h. Long fermentation at low temperatures of 14- 18°C. Minimum 4 month ageing on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon green color. Austere nose where aromas of lime and apple arise wrapped on a steely aroma. Palate structured on a strong steely minerality, with a stressed and sharp acidity. Long length with flavors of lime, green apple and grape.
Alcohol Content
13% Vol
Total Acidity
7.7 g/L
Production
5,000 bottles
Winemaker
Anselmo Mendes
Longevity
7 years