COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Anselmo Mendes
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho Contacto 2023 is a white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC in Portugal, specifically the Monção e Melgaço sub-region. Produced from 100% Alvarinho grapes, the wine's name, 'Contacto,' refers to a brief period of skin maceration during winemaking. This technique, along with the collaboration with Symington Family Estates, contributes to its distinctive profile. Anselmo Mendes is recognized as a leading white wine producer and innovator in the Vinho Verde region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alvarinho is also known as Albariño in Spain.
Fact 02
The name 'Contacto' means 'contact' in Portuguese.
Fact 03
This wine is a collaboration with Symington Family Estates.
Fact 04
Anselmo Mendes is a pioneer in Vinho Verde winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho Contacto 2023 is produced using 100% Alvarinho grapes. Following hand-harvesting and destemming, the grapes undergo a short period of skin maceration. Fermentation takes place at controlled low temperatures, ranging from 14-22°C. The wine is then aged for a minimum of three months on fine lees, with regular stirring (bâtonnage) to develop its texture and complexity. Aging occurs in stainless steel tanks.
