Anselmo Mendes Tinto Dao
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
Youthful fresh red with ripe red and black fruits, hints of spice and black pepper. Concentrated red and black fruits on the palate are masterfully balanced with fresh acidity and fine tannins. Medium bodied and easy drinking wine that is incredibly well made.
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Anselmo Mendes Tinto Dao
€15.00
Ex Tax: €12.20
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Cherry, blueberry, raspberry and black pepper on the nose
Palate
Fresh, concentrated black and red fruits, spice and fine velvety tannins, long finish with black fruit.
Fact Sheet
Ageing
Drink now, cellar for up to 5 years
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, Jaen
Maturation
Stainless steel for 9 months and 6 months in bottle
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Dao
Vintage
2015
Closure
Cork
Producer
Anselmo Mendes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
93 Points from Wine Enthusiast
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.
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