Anselmo Mendes Pardusco 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Anselmo Mendes
Label Name:
 
Pardusco
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Vinho Verde — Monção e Melgaço
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Alvarelhão, Pedral, Cainho
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 88 points (Issue Date: Oct 1, 2015)

Tasting Note
Pale ruby red with bright red-berry aromas (strawberry, cherry), floral and mineral hints. Fresh, lively acidity, light fine tannins, medium body and a saline, slightly spicy finish—easy, drinkable and food-friendly.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, turkey, grilled pork, cured cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: teriyaki chicken, Korean bulgogi, char siu, grilled mackerel, light spicy stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed; cold skin maceration; long, low-temperature fermentation; complete malolactic fermentation; brief aging in neutral/used vessels to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Anselmo Mendes is a leading Vinho Verde winemaker (Quinta da Torre, Melgaço/Monção), famed for Alvarinho and terroir-driven wines blending tradition with modern techniques.