Anselmo Mendes Muros Antigos Escolha 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Anselmo Mendes
Label Name:
 
Muros Antigos Escolha
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Vinho Verde (Monção e Melgaço, Lima, Baião)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
20% Alvarinho, 40% Loureiro, 40% Avesso
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: 92 pts (2020); Wine Advocate: 90 (2020); Wine Enthusiast: 91 (2020); Andreas Larsson: 91 (2020); Revista Grandes Escolhas: 17/20 (2020)

Tasting Note
Crisp, floral and mineral with lemon, green apple, wet stone and tangerine notes; bright acidity, medium body and a long, crystalline, slightly saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, ceviche, grilled fish, roasted chicken, salads, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai seafood dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Korean seafood pancakes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, full de-stemming, soft pressing, extreme cold must clarification, fermentation at 12–16°C, 3–4 months sur lie with regular bâtonnage; unoaked, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Anselmo Mendes is a leading Vinho Verde producer from Monção, known for pioneering quality Alvarinho and focusing on granite terroirs; Muros Antigos is his value-driven range highlighting varietal expression.