Muros Antigos Contacto Alvarinho
This aromatic white is made from Alvarinho grape variety, a grape exclusive to this area of Vinho Verde, with a short on-skin maturation, hence the name Contacto. It is complex, full-bodied and well structured with enticing aromas of citrus, peach and tropical fruits. Versatile, it can be paired with a variety of dishes.
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Muros Antigos Contacto Alvarinho
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Complex aromas of tropical and citrus fruit
Palate
The palate is full bodied with a creamy texture from the lees ageing.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Alvarinho
Maturation
The wine is aged for a minimum of 4 months on lees.
Alcohol %
12.5%
Estate/Producer
Anselmo Mendes
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Vinho Verde
Vintage
2021
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
With careful storage this wine will continue to age well for the next 5 to 10 years.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Mundus Vini - Silver Medal in 2019, Robert Parker - 90/100, Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
91/100 from Robert Parker & 95/100 from Wine Enthusiast.
93/100 - Robert Parker (2021 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.
