Anselmo Mendes Pardusco Private Doc 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Anselmo Mendes
Label Name:
 
Pardusco Private Doc
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Vinho Verde.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Alvarelhão
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas score: 18/20 (tasted Mar 2020). Producer technical sheet notes 9 years recommended cellaring

Tasting Note
Pale ruby; intense red fruits (strawberry, cherry), floral and cedar notes. Dry with chocolate and leather accents, bright persistent acidity, silky texture and notable minerality.

Food Pairing
Western: leg of lamb with spices, roasted pork loin, grilled steaks, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu / Cantonese roast pork, teriyaki pork or chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle destemming/pressing; fermentation in stainless steel; aged 24 months in used 400L French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Anselmo Mendes (Melgaço/Monção) is a leading Vinho Verde producer known for modernizing local varieties; Pardusco Private is a single-varietal Alvarelhão bottling from older granite-rooted vines.