Anselmo Mendes Curtimenta
75cl
/
13% Vol
Curtimenta is made from 100% Alvarinho and demonstrates exceptional typicity for the region. Full-bodied with incredible structure, this fresh and mineral wine makes a wonderful pairing with many seafood dishes and fried white meats. The palate has excellent structure with very light tannins and vibrant refreshing acidity. Herbaceous flavours lead into a long ever-evolving finish.
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Anselmo Mendes Curtimenta
€36.00
Ex Tax: €29.27
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is intense and complex, floral aromas mingle elegantly with sweet vanilla spice and a stony minerality.
Palate
The palate has excellent structure with very light tannins and vibrant refreshing acidity. Herbaceous flavours lead into a long ever-evolving finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Maturation
Maturation takes place in French oak for a period of 9 months on lees. It is aged for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Alcohol %
13%
Country
Portugal
Vintage
2017
Producer
Anselmo Mendes
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs excellently with seafood and fried white meats.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker - 93/100
Robert Parker - 94/100 - 2019 vintage
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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