"White wine Skin Contact Anselmo Mendes Contacto Alvarinho 2023 unveils itself in an alluring straw yellow hue with golden glimmers. This white wine is renowned for its ethereal body and a profoundly aromatic profile. Upon nosing, it unfurls a spectrum of citrus fragrances such as lemon and tangerine, interwoven with white floral notes that bestow a distinctive elegance. On the palate, it is perceived as smooth and dry, with a flavor true to the Alvarinho grape, brimming with fruity nuances. It delivers a crisp and lingering finish, where the citrus undertones are complemented by subtle mineral impressions. Should be served between 10-12 degrees 100% Alvarinho"
Contacto Alvarinho is obtained from the noble Alvarinho grape variety grown exclusively in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. The location of this sub-region provides it with a temperate climate, being surrounded by a range of mountains on the Spanish border, which allows a unique combination between precipitation, temperature and light required for the perfect maturation of the grapes. For the production of this wine, vineyards were selected near the river with granite soils of sandy loam texture. Located at low altitude, with alluvium and fluvial terraces well present, offering the wine complexity, minerality and bitterness typical of the variety.
Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Total de-stemming with a short skin maceration , cold clarification at 12 degrees. Fermentation with controlled velocity and temperature. Minimum 3 month ageing on fine lees with regular batonnage.
