Anselmo Mendes Tempo 2017

Type of Wine
White wine made from grapes of Alvarinho variety from a vineyard planted above 200 meters of altitude. The vine, with more than 15 years old, has low production with high levels of acidity and good maturation. A wine made “the old way” with total fermentation on skins, with more color and more tannin.

Key Points
Selected harvest (only the bunches from the more matured spurs are selected). Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried them to the winery in a short period. Half of the batch undergoes total fermentation on skins. The other half ferments with the whole bunch of grapes non-de-stemmed. After the fermentation, the batches are joined in French oak barrels where they undergo a 9-month aging with regular bâtonnage.

Tasting Notes
Deep gold colour typical of the skin fermentation. Strong intensity of aromas where caramelised orange skin and hints of floral notes. On the palate, soft tannin with a beautiful structure side by side with a pronounced and stressed acidity.

Store and Serve Advice
Storage lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serving at a temperature from 10-12°C.

Food Pairing
Good with seafood, grilled fresh fish, white meats, and as an aperitif.

Reviews and Awards

• 19 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas 
• 18 points in Revista de Vinhos 
  

Winery: Anselmo Mendes 
Region: DOC Vinho Verde
Variety: Alvarinho
Colour: Orange Features:
Organic Year: 2017
Bottle: 750ml
Case: 7 bottles  A
lc. Content: 12,50%
Standard Drinks: 7,71 
Allergens: Contains Sulphate