Anselmo Mendes Kompassus Reserva 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Anselmo Mendes
Label Name:
 
Kompassus Reserva
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Bairrada DOC
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Baga, Touriga Nacional (minor)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas — Kompassus Reserva Tinto 2015: 17/20 (tasted May 2018). Kompassus Private Collection (Baga) 2015: 18. 5/20 (Jan 2022). Winedexer average ratings ≈3. 8–3. 9/5. 5–14%)

Tasting Note
Ruby red with aromas of red and black berries, forest floor, spice and cocoa. Firm, polished tannins, lively acidity and a velvety mid-palate leading to a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, game, chorizo, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan-style braised beef or spicy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Baga (and some Touriga Nacional). Fermented with prolonged skin maceration in stainless steel lagares, then aged ~18 months in used French oak (400–700L). Minimal-intervention viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Kompassus is a boutique Bairrada producer (João Póvoa) using old vines (50–90 yrs). Anselmo Mendes has been the consulting winemaker since 2012, focusing on terroir-driven, low-intervention wines.