Winery: Anselmo Mendes
Country / Region: Portugal / Minho – Vinho Verde
Date Winery was established: 1987
Alcohol / Volume: 12.5% / 750ml
Grape Variety: Alvarinho
First Vintage Released: 2002
Good to Know: Anselmo Mendes is a well-recognized wine producer with consistent surprising innovation. An excellent creator that integrates age-old techniques with bold winemaking methods such as fermentation of Alvarinho in oak casks. A well-known established man not only in Portugal but also abroad. He started fermenting and barrel ageing in 1987 and acquired an estate in Melgaco 10 years later. The winery is a result of a long connection to the land and the revolutionary methods and respect for the ecosystem.
Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Alvarinho is from Alvarinho grapes that is exclusive to the sub-region of Moncao and Melgaco. It is localized and provides the micro-climate due to the surrounding mountains which contributes greatly to the quality of grapes’s aromatic freshness.
This wine has a pronounced citric notes of lemon and grapefruit. It has a clear, direct and refreshing feel to the mouth. A bit of lemon peel note on the mouth along with the stress and flavorful acidity. It has a long finish and good mouthfeel.
Best served with seafood or shellfish dishes.