COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Mendes & Symington
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Contacto Alvarinho 2024 is a white wine from the Monção e Melgaço sub-region of Vinho Verde, Portugal. It is produced by Mendes & Symington, a joint venture established in 2023 between Anselmo Mendes and Symington Family Estates. This vintage is notable for being the first release under this new partnership and for employing an older winemaking technique where the must has contact with the grape skins. The wine is made from 100% Alvarinho grapes, grown in a region characterized by granite soils and Atlantic breezes, which contribute to its unique profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine uses an old process with grape skin contact for the must.
Fact 02
It's the first vintage from the new Mendes & Symington partnership.
Fact 03
The Monção e Melgaço region is known for its granite soils.
Fact 04
The partnership combines two of Portugal's most respected wine families.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Contacto Alvarinho 2024 is produced using a distinctive method involving brief contact between the grape must and skins, a technique that draws from older winemaking traditions. Following this, the must is gently pressed and fermented at controlled temperatures. This process is designed to enhance the wine's aromatic concentration and texture while preserving its inherent freshness. The grapes are sourced from the Monção e Melgaço sub-region, known for its suitability for Alvarinho cultivation.
