Muros Antigos Contacto Alvarinho
The wine is complex, full-bodied and well structured. Enticing aromas of citrus and tropical fruits.
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The wine is complex, full-bodied and well structured. Enticing aromas of citrus and tropical fruits.
*Please note product may vary slightly to image featured.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Complex aromas of tropical and citrus fruit |
| Palate | Full bodied, good structure and the dry bitter finish of the Alvarinho variety |
| Colour | Pale Gold |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Alvarinho |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Anselmo Mendes |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | Vinho Verde |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Making Techniques | Total de-stemming; short period of skin maceration; fermentation at a constant temperature (14ºC-22ºC); minimum 4 month ageing on lees. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Superb ageing potential |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| 2015 | Recommended by Sarah Ahmed (The Wine Detective) ‘Really comes into its own in the mouth, which has a ripe core of peach and apricot fruit with piquant salty notes to its vibrant , long finish. Really delicious and ready to rock and roll. But will keep well too.’ |
| Wine & Spirits | 93 Points, 2018 vintage |
| Decanter World Wine Awards | Bronze Medal |
| Mundus Vini | Silver Medal in 2019 |
| Wine Advocate | 90 Points by Robert Parker |
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