Anselmo Mendes Private Alvarinho White

Grapes harvested manually in small boxes and transported to the winery in a short time. Very smooth pressing of whole destemmed grapes. Long clarification with cold. Fermentation in 400 liter French oak barrels. Aging in these barrels for 9 months with bâtonnage on total lees. Aging in bottle for 9 months. Very delicate floral aroma typical of Monção grapes wrapped in an austere minerality. It also presents a very evident citrus fruit accompanied by a slight caramel. In the mouth it shows a sharp acidity with great freshness. Fruity notes along with nuances of wood and the slight noble bitterness typical of the grape variety. Persistent and elegant. Contains sulfites.